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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal encouraged business owners to help employees register for COVDI-19 vaccinations during a virtual forum on Friday.

Neal encourages employers to register for vaccinations

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Highlands Cashiers Hospital CEO Tom Neal laid out plans for employers who are looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine for their employees during a virtual forum conducted by the Highlands-Cashiers COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative.

Highlands resident arrested for meth trafficking

News Staff

Thursday, February 25, 2021

A traffic stop in Tiger, Georgia, on Feb. 3 led to the arrest of two people for trafficking of methamphetamine. On Feb. 3 deputies with the Rabun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Ga. 15 near the intersection of Rabun Park Drive after observing a traffic violation.

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust stewardship coordinator Kyle Pursel heads to work in a new Chevrolet pickup provided by Dimmitt Chevrolet.

HCLT puts new truck to work

News Staff

Thursday, February 25, 2021

There’s a country song, or maybe a couple dozen, about the joys of owning a pickup truck and for good reason. For those who spend their days traversing rugged terrain and working with the land, a truck is an important piece of equipment.

Macon County recorded three COVID-19 deaths in the past week.

MCPH records three COVID-19 deaths as active case numbers decline

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Macon County reported three additional COVID-19 deaths in the past seven days, bringing the county’s total number to 30 as of Wednesday. “The friends and family of these individuals are in our prayers and thoughts, as they mourn the loss of their loved ones,” MCPH Director Kathy McGaha said.

Volunteers with the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative gathered for a photo following a weekend vaccination clinic.

Vaccination effort rolls on

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 18, 2021

A pair of weekend COVID-19 vaccination clinics wrapped up with 1,000 doses of vaccine being delivered as the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau COVID-19 Vaccination Initiative continued its work fighting the coronavirus.

Dollar General opened Saturday on Cherrywood Drive in Highlands.

Dollar General open for business

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 18, 2021

A new chapter in Highlands’ retail sector began on Saturday when Dollar General opened its doors at 28 Cherrywood Drive. The new location, approximately halfway between Highlands and Cashiers, is the first major retail chain to move into the Highlands market.

Highlands Lane Tingen (1) and Brent Sleight (3) defend the inbounds against Blue Ridge.

Highlands sweeps Blue Ridge

News Staff

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Highlands rolled to a 78-68 victory over the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats on Friday night as the Bobcats failed to find answers for the Highlanders drives to the inside and unwavering defense throughout the night.

Macon County Sheriffs Office deputies made two arrests related to child pornography following an investigation that lasted several months.

Arrests made in two child porn cases

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 18, 2021

An investigation by four law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two Macon County men on charges related to the possession of child pornography.

Macon County Sheriffs Office deputies made two arrests related to child pornography following an investigation that lasted several months.

Arrests made in two child porn cases

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 18, 2021

An investigation by four law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two Macon County men on charges related to the possession of child pornography.

Highlands guard Jeffrey Olvera (5) knocks the ball away from Nantahala guard Zac Taylor during their game in Highlands on Monday night. The Highlanders earned a 72-39 victory.

Highlanders cruise past Hawks

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Highlands wasted no time in putting to rest Nantahala’s thoughts of an upset on the hardwood Monday night. After giving up a basket in the opening minute, the Highlanders ripped off a 13-2 run and never looked back in a 72-39 victory over the Hawks in Little Smoky Mountain 1-A Conference play.