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Members of Cashiers Cares gathered on the stage at The Village Green prior to a grant award ceremony last week.

Members of Cashiers Cares gathered on the stage at The Village Green prior to a grant award ceremony last week.

Cashiers Cares hands out community grants

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Cashiers Cares Held its 16th annual check distribution to 10 local nonprofits, whose representatives attended the event held at Lewis Hall in the Village Green, for their services to the Southern Jackson County population.
Jeff Weller of Summit Architecture discussed his profession with Highlands School students during career day.

Jeff Weller of Summit Architecture discussed his profession with Highlands School students during career day.

Finding a future career field

News Staff
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Highlands School kicked off its first Career Day last week as hard working members of the community gathered to show off their jobs to its students while also  introducing the opportunities that’s in store for their futures.
Highlands Jordyn Borino (12) and Aislynn Wyatt-Luck (2) defend the lane against CPLA’s Melody Johnson (4) and Shanya McRae (30).

Highlands Jordyn Borino (12) and Aislynn Wyatt-Luck (2) defend the lane against CPLA’s Melody Johnson (4) and Shanya McRae (30).

Highlands opens state playoff run with win over CPLA

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, February 27, 2025
A balanced scoring attack and some stout second-half defense propelled Highlands to a 44-20 win over College Prep and Leadership Academy on Tuesday night in the opening round of the NC High School Athletic Association 1-A state playoffs.
Highlands Cashiers Hospital donated a wall of nonperishable food items to local food banks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Hospital CEO Ton Neal highlighted some of the hospital’s continuing initiatives for the Highlands Board of Commissioners on Thursday night.

Highlands Cashiers Hospital donated a wall of nonperishable food items to local food banks in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Hospital CEO Ton Neal highlighted some of the hospital’s continuing initiatives for the Highlands Board of Commissioners on Thursday night.

Town board hears hospital update

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
The Highlands Board of Commissioners gathered at the community building to go over some of the latest initiatives that have been developing in the area on Thursday, beginning with an update regarding the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
A wild turkey that had become a community mascot after Hurricane Helene has been relocated to Holly Forest.

A wild turkey that had become a community mascot after Hurricane Helene has been relocated to Holly Forest.

Beloved Sapphire turkey relocated

News Staff
Thursday, February 20, 2025
It was only a few months ago, around the time of Hurricane Helene, where residents were enamored by the frequent visitation of an individual turkey, who often could be seen at Sapphire Valley Resort. To some, she was Tammy, and to others, Sally.
Highlands’ junior varsity boys basketball team took home the championship trophy at the Little Smoky Mountain 1-A Conference tournament.

Highlands’ junior varsity boys basketball team took home the championship trophy at the Little Smoky Mountain 1-A Conference tournament.

Tournament time underway

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Little Smoky Mountain 1-A Conference basketball tournament got underway on Tuesday night with five local teams in action. Highlands junior varsity boys kicked off the festivities with a 14-point win over Hiwassee Dam in the JV championship game.

Highlands Chamber director McHan set to retire

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce will undergo a changing of the guard later this year when executive director Kaye McHan calls it a career. McHan informed the Chamber board of her impending retirement, effective June 30, last week.
Sapphire Valley Ski Resort’s annual outhouse races have become a popular Jackson County winter attraction.

Sapphire Valley Ski Resort’s annual outhouse races have become a popular Jackson County winter attraction.

Outhouses set to hit the slopes

News Staff
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sapphire Valley Ski Resort’s 18th annual Great Outhouse Race is almost here to roll out with another fun and high-energy experience for the community. This year’s race is set to take place on Saturday Feb. 15 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Check-in for racers begins at 1:30 p.m.
Questions about the future of a project to fix drainage issues at Highlands’ soccer field have arisen after just one request for qualifications proposal was submitted to the Macon County School Board.

Questions about the future of a project to fix drainage issues at Highlands’ soccer field have arisen after just one request for qualifications proposal was submitted to the Macon County School Board.

Concerns over Highlands soccer field mount

News Staff
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Macon County Board of Education members are unsure if the planned Highlands School soccer field drainage project will take place this summer after receiving only one request for qualifications. An update on the project was given at a special called school board meeting on Feb. 4.