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The WCU Honors College has been named for Jack and Judy Brinson, of Highlands.

The WCU Honors College has been named for Jack and Judy Brinson, of Highlands.

Brinsons add to legacy of learning

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Calling Western Carolina University a “beacon of light and hope for the region and the state of North Carolina,” Jack Brinson thanked university officials and administrators for adding the name Brinson onto WCU’s Honors College because of his family’s financial commitment to the institution’s...
Monarch butterflies are currently migrating through Western North Carolina.

Monarch butterflies are currently migrating through Western North Carolina.

Monarch migration underway at HBS

Dan Brown
Thursday, October 29, 2020
The staff at the Highlands Biological Station has made it their mission to help save the monarch butterfly by providing pollinator gardens and tagging programs during the butterflies’ annual migration south to Mexico.
Mindy Green, owner of Wolfgang’s on Main Street in Highlands has been in the restaurant business for more than 26 years.

Mindy Green, owner of Wolfgang’s on Main Street in Highlands has been in the restaurant business for more than 26 years.

Women's Small Business Month - Green has staying power

Dan Brown
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Mindy Green is the often unseen, “Wizard,” the woman behind the curtain at the Highlands restaurant that bears her husband’s name, “Wolfgang’s.”  The Greens opened Wolfgang’s 26 years  ago and it’s been a great adventure ever since.
Mindy Green, owner of Wolfgang’s on Main Street in Highlands has been in the restaurant business for more than 26 years.

Mindy Green, owner of Wolfgang’s on Main Street in Highlands has been in the restaurant business for more than 26 years.

Women's Small Business Month - Green has staying power

Dan Brown
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Mindy Green is the often unseen, “Wizard,” the woman behind the curtain at the Highlands restaurant that bears her husband’s name, “Wolfgang’s.”  The Greens opened Wolfgang’s 26 years  ago and it’s been a great adventure ever since.
The newly remodeled Scaly Mountain convenience center is now open for public use.

The newly remodeled Scaly Mountain convenience center is now open for public use.

Scaly Mountain convenience center reopens

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 22, 2020
It may not be the most glamorous aspect of daily life, but everyone needs a place to toss their trash. For the residents of Scaly Mountain and the surrounding area, the Macon County Convenience Center has recently undergone a serious makeover.
Highlands School reported a positive case of COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 19.

Highlands School reported a positive case of COVID-19 on Monday, Oct. 19.

Highlands School reports first positive virus case

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Macon County students are heading back to in-person instruction in high numbers following the state’s decision to allow grades K-5 to operate in “Plan A,” the least restrictive COVID-19 education plan, earlier this month.
The town board of commissioners denied a water and sewer connection request from Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

The town board of commissioners denied a water and sewer connection request from Highlands Cashiers Hospital.

HCH housing request denied by town

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Highlands Cashiers Hospital officials will have to look at other employee housing options following a vote by the town board of commissioners to deny a water and sewer connection request for an on-site housing development.
Pat Allen, owner of Pat Allen Realty Group, keeps her business local and prides herself on customized client services.

Pat Allen, owner of Pat Allen Realty Group, keeps her business local and prides herself on customized client services.

Allen is fiercely independent

Dan Brown
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Local Realtor Pat Allen takes her independence seriously.  She is intent on keeping her local business an independent entity, resisting any and all overtures about becoming part of a larger, corporate enterprise.  “I want Pat Allen Realty Group to be independent,” she said.
Jimmy Lowe, of Highlands, accompanied by his wife Nancy and his Blue Ridge Lodge 435 brethren, received his 50 years of service award as a veteran and Freemason during a recent ceremony at Zachary Park.

Jimmy Lowe, of Highlands, accompanied by his wife Nancy and his Blue Ridge Lodge 435 brethren, received his 50 years of service award as a veteran and Freemason during a recent ceremony at Zachary Park.

Lowe honored for his service

Dan Brown
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Jimmy Lowe, 82, a Highlands native, former Highlands Fire and Rescue Fire Chief and a Free Mason, was honored for his 50 years of service to the Blue Ridge Lodge 435. The ceremony was held on Sept. 25 at Zachary Park on Buck Creek Road due to COVID-19 pandemic concerns.