Several business owners took part in the February workshop prior to the Highlands Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday. Business owners voiced concerns ranging from the use of lighted signs, to the lack of affordable workforce housing.
Five conservation groups have filed suit against the US Forest Service over the proposed Southside Timber Project.
The Highlands Motoring Festival raised $105,000 in 2023, which has been split evenly among three area nonprofits. Pictured are Lester Norris, Steve Ham, Bonnie Potts, David Moore, Faviola Olvera, Cindy Trevathan, Chief Andrea Holland, Mayor Pat Taylor, Ricky Siegel, and Steve Mehder.
The Highlands varsity swim teem is heading to Cary on Friday to compete at the state swim meet.
The Town of Highlands received its annual audit during the last board of commissioners meeting.
Highlands boys defeated Blue Ridge by a 61-43 final score on Tuesday.
Photo by Patrick Taylor US64 reopened to vehicle traffic on Tuesday night following nearly a month of repairs to fix a section of road that was compromised by a landslide on Jan. 9. According to NCDOT officials, the repairs cost approximately $270,000.
Submitted photo - Crews work to fix the washed out section of Highlands Road on Monday, Jan. 29.