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The Town of Highlands has posted signs along Main Street letting people know about water restrictions and the ongoing burning ban.

The Town of Highlands has posted signs along Main Street letting people know about water restrictions and the ongoing burning ban.

Town puts Level II water restrictions in place

News Staff
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Highlands has stepped up its efforts to conserve water in the face of severe drought conditions. This week Mayor Pat Taylor enacted Levell II water restrictions, which means all citizens are asked to reduce their water use by at least 10 percent.
Guests of the Highlands Food and Wine Festival visit the Blade and Bow drink station on Friday afternoon.

Guests of the Highlands Food and Wine Festival visit the Blade and Bow drink station on Friday afternoon.

Food and Wine Festival shines

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 16, 2023
The 2023 Highlands Food and Wine Festival continued the event’s tradition of showcasing the best and brightest of the Southeast’s culinary scene.
Ron Winters with Gibbons Advisors speaks during a forum in Cashiers.

Ron Winters with Gibbons Advisors speaks during a forum in Cashiers.

HCA monitor hosts Cashiers forum

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
An independent firm tasked with ensuring HCA Healthcare complies with the 15 commitments it made when it purchased Mission Health, the parent company of the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, returned to Cashiers last week for a public forum.
Crews from multiple departments and the NC Forest Service are battling wildfires in three counties across Western North Carolina as of Wednesday.

Crews from multiple departments and the NC Forest Service are battling wildfires in three counties across Western North Carolina as of Wednesday.

Burning ban takes effect

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 9, 2023
As drought conditions continue to worsen across the region, the North Carolina Forest Service, Macon County, and the Town of Highlands have taken steps to stop citizens from burning outdoors.

Town incumbents, one challenger claim town board seats

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The results are in, and Highlands will have one new town board member following the 2023 municipal election. Three seats were contested on the board of commissioners and decided among five candidates. Incumbents Brian Stiehler and John ‘Buz’ Dotson each retained their post.

HCP tp present "Parallel Lives"

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Highlands-Cashiers Players will once again enthrall audiences with their performances of “Parallel Lives,” rocking stages Nov. 2-5 and Nov. 16-19.
Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaye McHan and Mayor Patrick Taylor joined representatives from Fision by Hotwire for a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the Highlands office.

Highlands Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaye McHan and Mayor Patrick Taylor joined representatives from Fision by Hotwire for a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the Highlands office.

Fision by Hotwire opens

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Fision by Hotwire held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new office in HIghlands last week.
The 2023 Leadership Highlands graduating class. Back row: Daryl Griswold, Carol Taylor, Chris Duffy, Margaret Shutze. Front row: Tim Dearth, Jerry Wilson, James Spencer, Keith Gilbert, Josh Bryson, Johanna Fein, Michelle Davis, Jane Jerry, and William Beck.

The 2023 Leadership Highlands graduating class. Back row: Daryl Griswold, Carol Taylor, Chris Duffy, Margaret Shutze. Front row: Tim Dearth, Jerry Wilson, James Spencer, Keith Gilbert, Josh Bryson, Johanna Fein, Michelle Davis, Jane Jerry, and William Beck.

Leadership Highlands graduates 2023 class

News Staff
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Leadership Highlands, a Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC community engagement program, recently recognized the graduates of the 2023 class.