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Campgrounds, parks close due to virus

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The U.S. Forest Service has closed all campgrounds on National Forest land in North Carolina effective immediately. The closure, announced on Monday, will remain in place until further notice.

Coronavirus hits home

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Macon County Public Health confirmed the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus in Macon County on Monday.

EDC preps for economic impact of COVID-19

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Following reports of empty store shelves for items like hand sanitizer, toilet paper and antibacterial soap, the attention of the Macon County Economic Development Commission turned to a popular to

Highlands School welcomes class of 2033

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Highlands School Principal Brian Jetter welcomed the incoming Class of 2033 through the school’s front doors as Kindergarten registration began for the 2020-21 school year. 

Mayor's coffee focusses on budget

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Mayor Patrick Taylor said during the year’s first Coffee with the Mayor gathering, how he’d like to see Highlands get aggressive with its paving plans.