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The Gobble on the Green 5K race, held each year on Thanksgiving Day, is in search of runners to fill the course.

The Gobble on the Green 5K race, held each year on Thanksgiving Day, is in search of runners to fill the course.

Runners needed for Gobble on the Green 5K

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
The Village Green’s annual Gobble on The Green 5K race is kicking off again this Thanksgiving and registration is officially open for those that wish to participate in the festive holiday event, according to Shelby Ward, community event and volunteer coordinator for The Village Green.
Leaders from Highlands School and the Macon County School Board met with North Carolina Sen. Kevin Corbin and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning. An expansion project at the school will add classroom space.

Leaders from Highlands School and the Macon County School Board met with North Carolina Sen. Kevin Corbin and other elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday morning. An expansion project at the school will add classroom space.

New era at Highlands School

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
“It’s a good day, y’all,” said Hilary Wilkes, the Highlands representative to the Macon County school board, on a cool morning last Wednesday. She and other school officials were happy to see groundbreaking on land that will, in a year’s time, be new middle school and Pre-K classrooms.
Students taking part in the Thrive 101 course learned “soft skills” through a series of individual and group exercises.

Students taking part in the Thrive 101 course learned “soft skills” through a series of individual and group exercises.

Cashiers students learn to Thrive

News Staff
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Graduating seniors from schools across the region gathered at the Boys and Girls Club at the Plateau for this year’s Thrive 101 seminar to learn essential life skills before embarking on their journeys into adulthood, which according to Joy Clark, Board Chair for BGCP, is essential for them.
Early voting is underway in North Carolina and the Macon County voting site at Highlands Rec Center has been busy through the first week.

Early voting is underway in North Carolina and the Macon County voting site at Highlands Rec Center has been busy through the first week.

Early voting sites see strong turnout

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Early voting is taking off in both Jackson and Macon counties and it looks like the turnout is on track to be even with, or potentially better, than the 2020 election’s numbers, according to Amanda Allen, elections director for Jackson County Board of Elections. “The numbers look great.
A large void under the surface of NC106 created by Hurricane Helene has led to the road being closed to vehicle traffic near the Blue Valley Overlook. The road normally serves as Highlands’ primary commercial route.

A large void under the surface of NC106 created by Hurricane Helene has led to the road being closed to vehicle traffic near the Blue Valley Overlook. The road normally serves as Highlands’ primary commercial route.

NC106 closed indefinitely

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Motorists traveling between Highlands and Dillard, Georgia will be taking an alternate route for the foreseeable future following the closure of NC106 on Saturday.
The Town of Highlands continues to look at creating a lease agreement for the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street.

The Town of Highlands continues to look at creating a lease agreement for the Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street.

Town board discusses Chamber lease, new website

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
The town board at its meeting Thursday debated the logistics of a lease for the Chamber of Commerce building on Main Street and talked about possibly building a new website to keep it up to date with the times and make it more efficient.
A past leaf season pictured at Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands.

A past leaf season pictured at Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands.

Late leaf season still draws visitors

News Staff
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Despite Hurricane Helene and warmer weather stretching into October, Franklin and most of Macon County could experience a late but colorful leaf season. Dr.
Gorges State Park in Sapphire remains closed following the damage brought on by Hurricane Helene at the end of September.

Gorges State Park in Sapphire remains closed following the damage brought on by Hurricane Helene at the end of September.

No timetable for Gorges State Park to reopen

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Gorges State Park remains closed for the foreseeable future as it continues to assess the damage brought in by the storm from Hurricane Helene. An expected re-opening is still unknown, according to Kris Anne Bonifacio, public information officer for North Carolina State Parks.
Local leaders met at the Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9, to discuss the best ways to move ahead on getting supplies and aid to heavily storm-damaged areas of the region.

Local leaders met at the Recreation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 9, to discuss the best ways to move ahead on getting supplies and aid to heavily storm-damaged areas of the region.

Getting on the same page

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
With the Town of Highlands recovering well after Hurricane Helene, local leaders are looking at how they can reach out to surrounding counties which got the brunt of the damage from the historic storm.
Mountain Construction Engineering officially opened its second office, this one in Lake Toxaway, on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Mountain Construction Engineering officially opened its second office, this one in Lake Toxaway, on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Mountain Construction Engineering expands

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Mountain Construction Engineering celebrated the opening of its second office in Lake Toxaway this week with a ribbon cutting ceremony.