By Jessica Blackburn, AmeriCorps Service Member for HCLT There are six distinct headwaters located on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. All provide homes to aquatic species, larval invertebrates, and clean drinking water to thousands of people. Understanding […]
Due to the prolonged drought conditions and the lack of measurable rainfall in the extended forecast, effective Nov. 3, the Town of Highlands has declared a Stage I Voluntary Water Reduction. According to the Town […]
The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual essay contest for 6th grade and poster contest for students in 3rd through 6th grades in Jackson County. The purpose of the contests is to educate students about issues that […]
Highlands water supply took a dip after freezing temperatures over the Christmas holiday burst pipes throughout the area. Pictured below is a frozen Bridal Veil Falls that breaks free on Christmas Day in the afternoon […]
After difficult events, it’s wise to review and reflect. Case in point, “the big freeze,” just before Christmas. Highlands hasn’t had extreme below-0 temperatures in over a decade. Visitors are now in Highlands year-round. The […]
The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual poster contest for students in 3rd through 6th grade in Jackson County. The purpose of the contests is to educate students about issues that affect our land […]
The second budget planning workshop for the town is scheduled for Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at the Highlands Conference Center. At this meeting the town manager will present a draft of his proposed […]
Despite pleas from Dr. Patti Wheeler, the Hehn family, and CEO/CNO of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Tom Neal; commissioners recently voted 4 to 1 to deny water/sewer to HCA for proposed workforce housing on its property alongside the entrance […]
The Highlands-Cashiers Hospital workforce housing water and sewer request was turned down in a 4 to 1 vote at last Thursday’s town board meeting. I know some folks are disappointed and think it is a […]
Highlands Board of Commissioners tabled a request at Thursday’s monthly meeting from HCA Healthcare to supply water and sewer to a proposed workforce-housing development for Highlands-Cashiers Hospital until some issues regarding future use are resolved. […]
I got up late on Labor Day, had my cup of coffee, and perused the morning news. I noticed Southern California continued to battle wildfires, and had set a record 120 degree temperature. I thought, […]
Upgrades at the Highlands Biological Station (HBS) are in full-swing and things are starting to take shape along the North Campus. One addition visitors won’t be seeing is HBS’ cold water syphon installed at the […]
The municipal election early voting is underway at the Highlands Recreation Center. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. I hope we have a tremendous turnout for this election that will determine the representation for three […]
Paving of Cullasaja Road began yesterday. The road will be closed to through traffic until the end of the week. Through traffic will be also be stopped when Hickory Hill and Oak Lane are paved […]