There has been an active American Legion Post in Highlands since 1946. Through the years returning veterans have kept the post going with membership as low as nine to a one time high of 146.
Peter Ray found his calling, and his home, in Highlands and the surrounding beauty of the plateau.
Visitors to the Scaly Mountain convenience center are stopping a little short these days.
A Highlands man was arrested on Friday, July 3 after authorities allege he brandished a knife during an argument.
Highlands Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal provided an update to the community on COVID-19 and the hospital’s plans to resume services during a recent tele-forum.
As part of its continuing partnership with Western Carolina University, and in conjunction with an international effort, the Highlands Biological Station has initiated a bird banding project for bi
While the number of COVID-19 active cases and recoveries continue to increase in Macon County, a new mandate from North Carolina Gov.
The social distancing restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 coronavirus have forced the cancellation of many traditional Fourth of July events.
During the Highlands Board of Commissioners’ June meeting, the board approved an operating budget of $20,159,080 for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
The Highlands planning board approved a motion that brings The Farm at Old Edwards one step closer to being voluntarily annexed during the board’s June meeting.