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Students and volunteers from Summit Charter School delivered more than 3,000 food items to Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Cashiers following a food drive at the school. The middle school student council organized the food drive.

Students and volunteers from Summit Charter School delivered more than 3,000 food items to Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Cashiers following a food drive at the school. The middle school student council organized the food drive.

Summit Charter delivers with food drive

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
A flatbed truck backed up to Fishes & Loaves temporary shelter Monday, delivering around 3,000 items, or an estimated ton and a half, of supplies from Summit Charter School.
The Macon County School board is preparing to request a $2.5 million budget increase in 2024.

The Macon County School board is preparing to request a $2.5 million budget increase in 2024.

Macon County Schools seeking $2.5 million budget bump

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Local art, music and STEAM teachers, mental health professionals, an athletic coaching supplement and employee raises would account for a requested $2.5 million jump in local funding for the coming school year.
Students from Blue Ridge and Summit Charter School got a lesson in effective communication during a program at the Boys and Girls Club.

Students from Blue Ridge and Summit Charter School got a lesson in effective communication during a program at the Boys and Girls Club.

BGCP hosts high school seniors

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau and Vision Cashiers hosted seniors from Blue Ridge Early College and Summit Charter School for a day-long seminar to help equip soon-to-be graduates for life after high school.
Members of Team Rubicon clear branches and brush away from buildings at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center during a coordinated volunteer effort that spanned eight days from March 10-17.

Members of Team Rubicon clear branches and brush away from buildings at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center during a coordinated volunteer effort that spanned eight days from March 10-17.

Team Rubicon descends on The Mountain

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, March 21, 2024
With the sound of chainsaws echoing through the valley below, volunteers with Team Rubicon pushed their way through heavy brush encircling The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center.
The Highlands Board of Commissioners kicked off its budget season with the annual retreat on March 7.

The Highlands Board of Commissioners kicked off its budget season with the annual retreat on March 7.

Highlands board hears capital requests at retreat

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Highlands Board of Commissioners sat down last week for the first Town Retreat of the 2024 calendar to hear capital requests for the upcoming fiscal year. The town will begin holding budget workshops April 11. Despite rising costs, Mayor Pat Taylor encouraged proactivity for the town.
The community is remembering Gary Maddox as a man who gave back for the greater good by helping those in need, including a long tenure on the board with Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

The community is remembering Gary Maddox as a man who gave back for the greater good by helping those in need, including a long tenure on the board with Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society.

A champion for animals

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Gary Maddox, the late president of Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, has died at 76, leaving behind a legacy of responsible leadership. Maddox passed away Feb. 26. His celebration of life is Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.
Parents, teachers, and school administrators met Thursday night for an input session regarding the impact of education on both current students and future potential community leaders.

Parents, teachers, and school administrators met Thursday night for an input session regarding the impact of education on both current students and future potential community leaders.

Highlands School hosts input session

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Highlands School hosted Human Restoration Project, a non-profit aiming to reimagine education, last week to gauge community feedback on education and how we as a society can better aid students, families, and educators.

Cashiers Chamber names Gregory executive director

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
The Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce has found its new executive director by choosing a familiar face from the Cashiers visitor center. Following the tragic passing of former executive director Thomas Taulbee in November, the Chamber of Commerce began pursuing a new leader in January.
Highlands’ Aislynn Wyatt-Luck (9) chases down a Summit Charter midfielder during their season-opening soccer match on Tuesday night.

Highlands’ Aislynn Wyatt-Luck (9) chases down a Summit Charter midfielder during their season-opening soccer match on Tuesday night.

Summit Charter tallies 3-1 win over Highlands in soccer opener

News Staff
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Varsity girls’ soccer is officially underway for the 2024 season. Highlands visited Summit Charter School Tuesday for both teams’ first games of the year and the Bears walked away with 3-1 victory.
Voters in Macon and Jackson counties turned out to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary election on Tuesday.

Voters in Macon and Jackson counties turned out to cast their ballots in the 2024 primary election on Tuesday.

Macon, Jackson voters decide primary

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Macon County will see one new county commissioner take office in 2024 following Tuesday’s primary election. When the final results rolled in, Republican challenger Barry Breeden unseated incumbent Republican commissioner Paul Higdon.