Mayor on Duty
Thu, 01/10/2019 - 8:15am
The recent winter storm was probably the most severe since the famous1993 blizzard. It pounded the plateau with a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow.
Opinion
Our View
Thu, 01/10/2019 - 8:15am
One of the first things people learn when coming to Highlands is that it rains here. A lot.
After all, Highlands and the surrounding mountains are classified as a temperate rain forest.
Mayor on Duty
Thu, 01/03/2019 - 8:05am
The first of the year is a time for reflection of looking back and looking ahead. As I reflect, I am reminded of two pieces of music that my wife shared with me this past year.
Our View
Thu, 01/03/2019 - 8:05am
In addition to personal resolutions for the new year, we can all take action to make Highlands a better place in 2019. The Highlander offers the following ideas:
Mayor on Duty
Thu, 12/27/2018 - 10:16am
At the December Highlands Town Board Meeting a public hearing requesting the NC Local Government Commission to approve a loan for the town to build the aerial portion of the fiber optic broadband n