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A problematic intersection at Cashiers Road and Little Bear Pen Road continues to be a topic of discussion for the Highlands Board of Commissioners.

A problematic intersection at Cashiers Road and Little Bear Pen Road continues to be a topic of discussion for the Highlands Board of Commissioners.

Board discusses variety of topics

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Highlands’ town board of commissioners had a regularly scheduled meeting Thursday,  Aug. 17.
A board of elections panel ruled that Tucker Chambers does not live within Highlands town limits and can not run for office in town.

A board of elections panel ruled that Tucker Chambers does not live within Highlands town limits and can not run for office in town.

Chambers removed from ballot following challenge

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Tucker Chambers will not be on the ballot when municipal elections take place in November following a Tuesday ruling by a five-person board of elections panel that determined Chambers does not live within Highlands’ municipal limits.
The NC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to consolidate the Highlands and Cashiers maintenance buildings.

The NC Department of Transportation has unveiled plans to consolidate the Highlands and Cashiers maintenance buildings.

NCDOT consolidating facilities

News Staff
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Cashiers and Highlands may soon find their road services stretched thin. Wanda Payne, division 14 engineer with the NC Department of Transportation, confirmed plans to close the Cashiers DOT office and merge it with Highlands.
Frank and Bethany Weisser, left, and Sarah and Jonathon Barge at the Green and Gold Gala at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Bethany and Sarah served as co-chairs on the gala’s volunteer committee.

Frank and Bethany Weisser, left, and Sarah and Jonathon Barge at the Green and Gold Gala at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School. Bethany and Sarah served as co-chairs on the gala’s volunteer committee.

RGNS gala raises $100,000 for school

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School hosted its inaugural Green & Gold Gala on Friday, August 4, raising more than $100,000 for the school. The Gala featured an extensive silent auction with more than 50 items donated by parents and local businesses in Rabun County and the surrounding areas.
The Scaly Mountain Post Office on Dillard Road.

The Scaly Mountain Post Office on Dillard Road.

Scaly Mountain Post Office to remain open

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
At a regular Scaly Mountain Community Association meeting Aug. 7, attendees came prepared to fight for their post office only to discover that, as of now, a fight is not needed. The Scaly Mountain community was at risk of losing the post office due to lease issues.
Volunteers spread fresh mulch under the playground equipment at Highlands School on Aug. 12.

Volunteers spread fresh mulch under the playground equipment at Highlands School on Aug. 12.

Rolling up their sleeves

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
Seeing a need, volunteers with the Highlands School Parent Teacher Organization took it upon themselves to get the job done on Saturday.
County commissioners rejected a single bid for renovations to Highlands' middle school wing.

County commissioners rejected a single bid for renovations to Highlands' middle school wing.

Lone bid for Highlands Middle renovations rejected

News Staff
Thursday, August 17, 2023
The Macon County Board of Commissioners unanimously rejected a $1.18 million bid for work on the Highlands School middle school wing, saying the cost is half a million more than the committed funds. A rebid, which could include the Highlands Pre-K project, won’t be until the end of 2023.
Town and Country General Store’s last day will be Saturday, Aug. 12.

Town and Country General Store’s last day will be Saturday, Aug. 12.

Town and Country store to close

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Town and Country General Store, a site with rich history, has announced its closing in order for the owner to focus on her health. Town and Country’s last day will be Aug. 12.