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Wondering what comes next

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Since the COVID-19 coronavirus shut down schools on March 13, questions to Highlands School and Macon County Schools officials are answered with the same reply – “I don’t know” and it’s not for a l

Police continue State of Emergency enforcement

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Just because motorists no longer see Highlands Police Department officers manning traffic checkpoints coming into town on US 64, NC roads 106 and 28, doesn’t mean they’re not out there making sure

Town ends PAC's free utilities

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The Highlands Performing Arts Center will have to factor some additional operating costs into its budget following the Highlands town board meeting on Thursday night.

Town tightens pending budget

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Facing uncertain financial impacts as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the Town of Highlands tightened its collective purse strings on Thursday afternoon.

Playhouse cancels performance season

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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.

Nature Center transitions to online learning

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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.  

Land trust continues work during shutdown

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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