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The Highlands Rec Center was covered with candidate signs during early voting and on Election Day.

The Highlands Rec Center was covered with candidate signs during early voting and on Election Day.

Election 2022: County boards take shape

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 10, 2022
As the results rolled into the Macon County Board of Elections Office on Tuesday night, the future of two local boards began to take shape.
Jenna Kranz (left), from Uncomplicated Kitchen in Sylva, is teaching classes focused on making a Thanksgiving meal on a budget for families on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Jenna Kranz (left), from Uncomplicated Kitchen in Sylva, is teaching classes focused on making a Thanksgiving meal on a budget for families on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Nonprofits join forces to teach culinary techniques

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cashiers-Highlands has partnered with Circles of Cashiers-Glenville and Uncomplicated Kitchen of Sylva to bring two “Thanksgiving on a budget” classes to residents and families on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. The classes, the first of which was held on Nov.
Jim Tate is stepping down from the Macon County Board of Commissioners after 11 years of service.

Jim Tate is stepping down from the Macon County Board of Commissioners after 11 years of service.

Tate stepping down from county board after 11 years

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 3, 2022
For over a decade the Macon County Commissioners District 1 seat has been occupied by Jim Tate. Following three successful terms, Tate decided not to run for re-election in 2022. He will ultimately be replaced by either Jerry Moore (Una.) or John Shearl (Rep.) following the general election on Nov.
Mayor Patrick Taylor welcomed Tom Neal as his guest speaker for the final "Coffee with the Mayor" program of 2022.

Mayor Patrick Taylor welcomed Tom Neal as his guest speaker for the final "Coffee with the Mayor" program of 2022.

Hospital the focus of "Coffee with the Mayor"

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The final “Community Coffee with the Mayor” program of 2022 featured a look at Highlands Cashiers Hospital through the eyes of HCH Chief Executive Officer Tom Neal.
A number of capital projects were on the table during a joint meeting between the county board of commissioners and school board.

A number of capital projects were on the table during a joint meeting between the county board of commissioners and school board.

Commissioners, school board discuss capital projects

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Following a joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education last week, the schematic designs for a new Franklin High School and stadium will be submitted to local and state review agencies.
Members of the Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands placed the first donated coats in a drop box at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, Oct. 28.

Members of the Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands placed the first donated coats in a drop box at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, Oct. 28.

Mountaintop Rotary kicks off coat drive

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, November 3, 2022
With winter temperatures on the horizon, the Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands is accepting donations for its annual Winter Coat Drive, which officially launched on Nov. 1.

True crime novel shines light on WNC

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Western North Carolina is full of surprises, from it’s hidden waterfalls deep in the woods to the dark underground caverns, but something that many people don’t think about when they think of the secrets of WNC is gruesome murders, drunk shootings and assault, especially in the Highlands-Cashiers...
Dr. Rada Petric discusses the “Secret Life of Bats” during her lecture as part of the Village Nature Series.

Dr. Rada Petric discusses the “Secret Life of Bats” during her lecture as part of the Village Nature Series.

Petric talks bats at VNS

News Staff
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The Village Nature Series held its final lecture of the season on Monday, Oct. 25 on the “Secret Life of Bats,” featuring the director of the UNC Institute for the Environment at Highlands Field Site, Dr. Rada Petric.
Students at Highlands School practice a number for an upcoming production of Fame Jr. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets to the show are free, but need to be reserved ahead of Nov. 3.

Students at Highlands School practice a number for an upcoming production of Fame Jr. at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Tickets to the show are free, but need to be reserved ahead of Nov. 3.

Students take center stage

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The Highlands Performing Arts Center has partnered with Highlands School to provide instructional opportunities and hands-on experience related to all facets of theater to students through a Youth Theater Program.
Fire department officials are asking property owners not to burn anything outdoors due to dry conditions.

Fire department officials are asking property owners not to burn anything outdoors due to dry conditions.

Fire officials: Do not burn outside

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 27, 2022
The message from local fire department officials is clear – Do not burn outside. Despite scattered showers in the early hours of Wednesday morning, conditions remain extremely dry across most of Western North Carolina.