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American Legion Post 370 chaplain Ed McCloskey shows off a newly minted coin commemorating the post’s 77th anniversary in Highlands.

American Legion Post 370 chaplain Ed McCloskey shows off a newly minted coin commemorating the post’s 77th anniversary in Highlands.

Honoring those who served

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 14, 2024
It’s a day that’s easy to remember, and too important to forget. “President Eisenhower got it right,” American Legion Post 370 Chaplain Ed McCloskey said. “When he declared Veteran’s Day a holiday, he made the official time of recognition the 11th hour of the 11th day, of the 11th month.
Entomologist Doug Tallamy addresses a group of Cashiers residents at Camp Merrie-Woode.

Entomologist Doug Tallamy addresses a group of Cashiers residents at Camp Merrie-Woode.

Cashiers group discusses conservation

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Some may dismiss bugs as an annoying pest to kill, but for guests attending this year’s Neighbors for Conservation event at Camp Merrie-Woode, bugs can now be seen through a new lens as an important part of Earth’s ecosystems.
Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival enjoyed perfect weather and gourmet offerings during Friday’s “Truckin’” event.

Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival enjoyed perfect weather and gourmet offerings during Friday’s “Truckin’” event.

Eat, drink, and be merry

News Staff
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Guests at the Highlands Food and Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting opening event on Thursday night, were treated to small samplings of dishes including steak, seafood and salad, along with numerous wine selections.
Halloween brought out costume-clad children from across the plateau on Thursday night for celebrations in Highlands and Cashiers.

Halloween brought out costume-clad children from across the plateau on Thursday night for celebrations in Highlands and Cashiers.

Enjoying both tricks and treats

News Staff
Monday, November 11, 2024
The Mario Brothers, Beetlejuice, Leatherface, Poseidon and several Disney characters and witches were among the sightings on Main Street on Thursday evening, Oct. 31 for the town’s annual Halloween Trick or Treat event.
The 2024 general election drew 5,667,689 voters statewide, which accounted for 73 percent voter turnout.

The 2024 general election drew 5,667,689 voters statewide, which accounted for 73 percent voter turnout.

Election results show split ticket in NC

Ryan Hanchett
Monday, November 11, 2024
Election Day brought thousands of people to the polls across Western North Carolina on Tuesday and when the final results rolled in, both major parties shared a mixed bag of wins and losses.
The Gobble on the Green 5K race, held each year on Thanksgiving Day, is in search of runners to fill the course.

The Gobble on the Green 5K race, held each year on Thanksgiving Day, is in search of runners to fill the course.

Runners needed for Gobble on the Green 5K

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Village Green’s annual Gobble on The Green 5K race is kicking off again this Thanksgiving and registration is officially open for those that wish to participate in the festive holiday event, according to Shelby Ward, community event and volunteer coordinator for The Village Green.
Leaders from Highlands School and the Macon County School Board met with North Carolina Sen. Kevin Corbin and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning. An expansion project at the school will add classroom space.

Leaders from Highlands School and the Macon County School Board met with North Carolina Sen. Kevin Corbin and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning. An expansion project at the school will add classroom space.

New era at Highlands School

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
“It’s a good day, y’all,” said Hilary Wilkes, the Highlands representative to the Macon County school board, on a cool morning last Wednesday. She and other school officials were happy to see groundbreaking on land that will, in a year’s time, be new middle school and Pre-K classrooms.
Students taking part in the Thrive 101 course learned “soft skills” through a series of individual and group exercises.

Students taking part in the Thrive 101 course learned “soft skills” through a series of individual and group exercises.

Cashiers students learn to Thrive

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Graduating seniors from schools across the region gathered at the Boys and Girls Club at the Plateau for this year’s Thrive 101 seminar to learn essential life skills before embarking on their journeys into adulthood, which according to Joy Clark, Board Chair for BGCP, is essential for them.
Early voting is underway in North Carolina and the Macon County voting site at Highlands Rec Center has been busy through the first week.

Early voting is underway in North Carolina and the Macon County voting site at Highlands Rec Center has been busy through the first week.

Early voting sites see strong turnout

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Early voting is taking off in both Jackson and Macon counties and it looks like the turnout is on track to be even with, or potentially better, than the 2020 election’s numbers, according to Amanda Allen, elections director for Jackson County Board of Elections. “The numbers look great.
A large void under the surface of NC106 created by Hurricane Helene has led to the road being closed to vehicle traffic near the Blue Valley Overlook. The road normally serves as Highlands’ primary commercial route.

A large void under the surface of NC106 created by Hurricane Helene has led to the road being closed to vehicle traffic near the Blue Valley Overlook. The road normally serves as Highlands’ primary commercial route.

NC106 closed indefinitely

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Motorists traveling between Highlands and Dillard, Georgia will be taking an alternate route for the foreseeable future following the closure of NC106 on Saturday.