The Highlands junior varsity basketball team scrimmaged Brevard on Thursday to test the waters before the official season begins. No score was kept, but Highlands came out strong and was excited to hit the court. […]
The Lady Highlanders junior varsity girls basketball team took on Brevard on Thursday at home. The game was a scrimmage and no score was kept. A sleight hiccup before the game began was a miscommunication […]
Recently, members of the Highlands Hurricanes swim team competed in the first annual Banjo Bear Invitational held at Buncombe County Schools Aquatic Center. Approx. 400 swimmers from 10 teams attended this two-day meet. Coach Jordan […]
Pictured from left are Jensen Bowers, Harper Ramey, Michael Muñoz, Jackson Fairchild, William Burnette, Alex López, Todd Vilardo, and Harper Fairchild. With them is Gerardo Lopez Not pictured is Justin Powell and Coach Calab Bowers. […]
It wasn’t exactly saving a cat out of a tree, but it was close. The Village Green had the weather vane installed on top of the new Commons building on Wednesday, but even with the […]
Killer live music, a wide variety of food and beverages, and a gorgeous fall day on the Plateau at The Bascom for Highlands Food and Wine Festival’s Truckin’ event Nov. 8. The Bascom’s campus was […]
Each November, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce celebrates the successes of our business community with their Annual Autumn Ovation. Chamber Executive Director Kay McKan welcomed Chamber members and introduced and thanked Chamber Board members who […]
There were a lot of activities in Highlands this past holiday weekend. The Highlands Food and Wine Festival had another large turnout. It attracts visitors from all across the country. Congratulations to the Highlands Chamber, […]
Each year veterans, family, and friends gather at the brick Memorial Walkway in front of the Highlands Police Department on Veterans Day to honor all of those who have served their country. Twice a year […]
Blue Ridge School and Early College faculty and students gathered with veterans, family, and friends on Friday to honor those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military in honor of Veterans […]
Bobcats of all ages came out in support of the third annual alumni basketball game on Thursday. Each year this event serves as a fundraiser for groups and activities at Blue Ridge School and Early […]
Highlands School 5th-graders held a special flag-raising ceremony in conjunction with Highlands American Legion Post 370 on Friday morning in honor of Veterans Day, which is today. Legion Commander Ed McCloskey spoke to students and […]
Legendary Chef Louis Osteen honored with scholarship endowment Connoisseurs of fine cuisine and spirits descended upon Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Thursday for the Grand Tasting, the opening event for Highlands Food and Wine Festival culinary […]
Highlands Middle School boys basketball team hit the court and represented at home on Tuesday beating Nantahala 53-9. Highlands Coach Seth Wilson said they played well considering they only had two weeks of practice before […]
I remained quiet and neutral during the election. Congratulations to those who won and to all candidates on the ballot. Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. Now I want to respond to […]