Many in the community are doing everything they can to adhere to the emergency guidelines mandated through state, county, and local governments to slow the spread of coronavirus. During this time of social distancing, outdoor […]
Summit Charter School hit the airwaves earlier this month with the launch of “The Bear,” a radio station broadcasting online to students and families during the school closure. Click HERE to tune into The Bear. […]
The only option left to local restaurants and businesses in Highlands is curbside pick-up or delivery after the Highlands Board of Commissioners voted on the issue on March 26. Read more about the Town’s proclamation […]
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper ordered public schools closed on March 15, and since then cafeteria crews have been busy whipping up hundreds of meals a day for children to be delivered along bus routes […]
By Micah Krempasky, MD, Psychiatrist, Mission Hospital Behavioral Health I pride myself on routine. I wake in the wee hours of the mornings. My coffee is set to brew precisely 2 minutes before my alarm […]
Jackson County Commissioners released a revised supplemental emergency order today that mandates any visitor returning to Jackson County from an overnight stay must self-quarantine for 14 days before entering the community for groceries, gas, or […]
Essential businesses may remain open, social distancing mandated Governor Roy Cooper ordered people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days, until April 29, 2020, in another step to slow […]
During the weeks before coronavirus disrupted lives across the globe, Summit students were busy collecting canned goods to donate to Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry in Cashiers. Each year the Middle School Student Council holds […]
Like every community, Highlands is under great pressure and stress. We are facing uncertain weeks and months ahead. All of us need to stay calm as possible and support one another. Toward the end of […]
Highlands Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Highlands Community Building and approved a supplemental municipal proclamation to further take action to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Call in order for […]