The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning as conditions begin to improve effective Dec. 8 for Macon and Jackson counties, and 65 other counties throughout North Carolina (full list below). […]
I loved the Highlands Christmas Parade this year. I am always honored as mayor to lead the parade just behind the color guard. Sallie, our grandchildren and Lucy, our dog, had a great time walking […]
With the new Omicron strain and the anticipation of a post-holiday surge, it’s expected there will be a need for Covid-19 testing and vaccination services into the new year. Therefore, Optum will continue to provide Covid-19 testing […]
Dozens gathered on a gray and rainy morning under the Highlands Playhouse awning to pay homage to all who have served in the U.S. military at the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted American Legion Post […]
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom Wreaths Across America will host a ceremony at the Highlands Community Building at noon on Dec. 18 […]
Blue Ridge Health-Highlands Cashiers recently announced the unique “Angel Tree” project this holiday season. BRH-HC is asking for donations of new pajamas for foster children and children in need throughout Highlands, Cashiers, and surrounding communities. […]
Teens from the Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau (BGCP) recently completed a 10-week woodturning program at The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands. Led by instructor Don Marks, who brings more […]
This year’s Highlands Motoring Festival (HMF) was the most successful in festival’s history by every measure, including financial support that will be donated to local human-needs charities. The festival’s net proceeds of $81,000 was distributed […]
Highlands voters cast their ballots on Nov. 2 and mayoral incumbent Pat Taylor won a decisive victory against challenger Marc Hehn. Taylor won with 343 votes compared to Hehn’s 145 votes, according to the North […]
Highlands Playhouse is serving up four courses of comedy, travel, food, and wine this November for the annual Foodie Film Series. Enjoy the hilarious duo, Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan, as they eat their way […]
Construction at the Highlands Performing Arts Center is coming along as scheduled and crews are currently busy installing the structural-precast concrete slabs that will make up the walls to house the new 300-seat theater. Pictured […]
Highlands School junior Anna Stiehler teed off at Longleaf Golf Club in Pinehurst this morning to begin the first round of the NCHSAA 1A/2A State Girls Golf Championship. Stiehler is the sole member of the […]
Highlands boys varsity soccer team travelled to Cherokee to take on the Braves in the rain last month and after scoring 6 goals in the first half, the Highlanders won with a final of 7-0. […]
Highlands had an explosion of color throughout town before the onset of fall during this year’s Dazzling Dahlia Festival in early September. The annual Festival is a fundraiser for the Highlands Historical Society and entails […]