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The merger of Entegra Bank and First Citizens Bank will make way for a new banking brand in Highlands.

Just because the kids will be out of school over the last couple weeks of 2019, doesn’t mean the Highlands Literacy Council won’t be busy.

    North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein recognized the work of two Macon County mayors, including Highlands’ Patrick Taylor, on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

The North Carolina Department of Commerce unveiled its 2020 economic development tier designations on Monday and for the second consecutive year the news was positive for Macon County and Western N

Every November, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce celebrates the successes of the business community with the annual Autumn Ovation.

The Loafer’s Bench is as enduring a landmark in Highlands as Sunset Rock, and will probably be a fixture along Main Street for as long as the mountain overlooking town.

Fast and reliable internet service options can be hard to come by on the periphery of Highlands.

There is no way to sugar coat it.
Losing someone you love is horrific.
A parent.
A child.
A spouse.
The love of your life.

The Highlands Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the concept design of Highlands Fire and Rescue’s new fire station to be located just north of downtown on US 64.

The final vote totals are in, and the Highlands Board of Commissioners officially has one new member.