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There were two fatal car accidents on NC106 near Highlands in less than 24 hours over the weekend.

There were two fatal car accidents on NC106 near Highlands in less than 24 hours over the weekend.

NC106 sees pair of fatal accidents over weekend

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
A Rabun County High School senior reportedly died on Sunday, Aug. 27, when her vehicle crashed during rainy conditions as she was driving to her Sky Valley residence after leaving her job in Highlands. Caitlyn Alexandra Faye, a member of the RCHS Class of 2024, was traveling on North Carolina 106.
Highlands Twilight 5k organizer Derek Taylor greets race winner Ben Kassel, of Davidson, North Carolina, who set a new course record on Saturday night.

Highlands Twilight 5k organizer Derek Taylor greets race winner Ben Kassel, of Davidson, North Carolina, who set a new course record on Saturday night.

Twilight rocks with record crowd

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Several events have reported record attendance thus far in 2023, and the Highlands Twilight 5k was no exception on Saturday. With hundreds of runners, music fans and spectators filling Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park, the event took on new life and raised money for the Rotary Club of Highlands.
A problematic intersection at Cashiers Road and Little Bear Pen Road continues to be a topic of discussion for the Highlands Board of Commissioners.

A problematic intersection at Cashiers Road and Little Bear Pen Road continues to be a topic of discussion for the Highlands Board of Commissioners.

Board discusses variety of topics

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Highlands’ town board of commissioners had a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday,  Aug. 17.
A board of elections panel ruled that Tucker Chambers does not live within Highlands town limits and can not run for office in town.

A board of elections panel ruled that Tucker Chambers does not live within Highlands town limits and can not run for office in town.

Chambers removed from ballot following challenge

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Tucker Chambers will not be on the ballot when municipal elections take place in November following a Tuesday ruling by a five-person board of elections panel that determined Chambers does not live within Highlands’ municipal limits.
The NC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to consolidate the Highlands and Cashiers maintenance buildings.

The NC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to consolidate the Highlands and Cashiers maintenance buildings.

NCDOT consolidating facilities

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Cashiers and Highlands may soon find their road services stretched thin. Wanda Payne, division 14 engineer with the NC Department of Transportation, confirmed plans to close the Cashiers DOT office and merge it with Highlands.
The Scaly Mountain Post Office on Dillard Road.

The Scaly Mountain Post Office on Dillard Road.

Scaly Mountain Post Office to remain open

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
At a regular Scaly Mountain Community Association meeting Aug. 7, attendees came prepared to fight for their post office only to discover that, as of now, a fight is not needed. The Scaly Mountain community was at risk of losing the post office due to lease issues.
Volunteers spread fresh mulch under the playground equipment at Highlands School on Aug. 12.

Volunteers spread fresh mulch under the playground equipment at Highlands School on Aug. 12.

Rolling up their sleeves

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Seeing a need, volunteers with the Highlands School Parent Teacher Organization took it upon themselves to get the job done on Saturday.
County commissioners rejected a single bid for renovations to Highlands' middle school wing.

County commissioners rejected a single bid for renovations to Highlands' middle school wing.

Lone bid for Highlands Middle renovations rejected

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a $1.18 million bid for work on the Highlands School middle school wing, saying the cost is half a million more than the committed funds. A rebid, which could include the Highlands Pre-K project, won’t be until the end of 2023.