News

The Highlands Playhouse has cancelled its summer performance lineup for 2020.

Playhouse cancels performance season

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The show will not go on at Highlands Playhouse this summer. Managing Director Lance Matzke announced on Sunday that the playhouse has cancelled its 2020 performance season.

The Highlands Nature Center’s “Spring Sightings” series is part of the online offerings being introduced in 2020.

Nature Center transitions to online learning

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 16, 2020

The Highlands Nature Center may not be physically open, but they continue to provide the community with environmental content and resources that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.

Gov. Roy Cooper added regulations for essential businesses operating during COVID-19.

Cooper adds new COVID-19 regulations

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, April 16, 2020

Changes to North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic took effect on April 9.

Highlands Land Trust Executive Director Gary Wein provided an update to Land Trust members and the community during the COVID-19 mitigation process.

Land trust continues work during shutdown

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 16, 2020

During the sheltering at home and social distancing directives imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus, many organizations are learning to adapt to what has become the “new normal” to help mitigate the spread of the virus.

Micah and Annabelle Ham-Ye are taking part in e-learning from home and will be remotely attending school until June.

From Shanghai to Highlands

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 9, 2020

It has been an interesting year for Highlands native Melanie Ham-Ye and her family. Ham-Ye who lives in Shanghai, China, for 10 months of the year with her husband Michael, and two kids Annabelle, 15, and Micah, 12, came home to the U.S.

Lori and Daniel Cabe are presented their grant award from Ross Young, WNC AgOptions steering committee leader.

WNC flower farm receives AgOptions grant

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Diversifying farmers in Western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 40 farm businesses a total of $216,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants.

A COVID-19 patient from Macon County has died according to information provided by Macon County Public Health.

Macon County records first COVID-19 death

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Macon County’s first resident diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus has died according to Macon County Public Health officials. On Monday morning, public health director Carmine Rocco noted that the county had recorded its first death as result of the virus.

A training tent has been set up outside Highlands Cashiers Hospital. The tent is being used for staff exercises related to treating potential COVID-19 patients.

Training tents go up at HCH

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Visitors to Highlands Cashiers Hospital may notice some additional temporary facilities in place near the emergency department entrance. On Thursday, a large tent was erected in the parking area in front of the hospital.

Scaly Mountain resident pens legal book

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 9, 2020

A Scaly Mountain resident and local attorney has written a book as a guide for the next generation of professionals and the role civility should play in their work. James Fierberg, an attorney from Scaly Mountain has written a book, “Mentoring Lawyers: Finding Civility.

Churches around the area will host Easter services online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Churches keep the faith at Easter

Dan Brown

Thursday, April 9, 2020

With social distancing and stay at home orders in place because of COVID-19, local churches are having to get creative when it comes to reaching its parishioners each Sunday.