Chillin’ out at Snow Fest 2023

By Brian O’Shea, Plateau Daily News People throughout the community turned out for Snow Fest in Highlands over the weekend and indulged in s’mores, sledding, skating, hot chocolate, and a lot of snow at Kelsey […]

It doesn’t happen often, but several-consecutive days of below freezing temperatures following Winter Storm Izzy has frozen Lindenwood Lake on the North Campus of the Highlands Biological Station in January. Pictured below is an aerial […]

Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Visit Highlands NC would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for an incredible Snow Fest!! Pictured below is an aerial glimpse of the first Snow Fest in […]

Snow from Winter Storm Izzy covered Highlands late on Saturday, Jan. 16 and into the following day transforming the Plateau into a winter wonderland. Pictured below is a glimpse of Highlands during Winter Storm Izzy […]

The Rotary Club of Highlands and Highlands Mountaintop Rotary have joined forces to bring the community the Winter Warm Wear project that provides anyone in need with coats, socks, and blankets from 2-6 p.m., or […]

Whether you’re a professional photographer, or just someone who loves to capture the magic of the moment on your cell phone or pocket camera, The Laurel is offering you a chance to become a cover […]

Winter weather with a chance of snow or freezing rain is always a possible forecast. Here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to being prepared and being well during colder and […]