Photo by Mitch Stone - The Board of Commissioners hears from Town Attorney Nick Tosco on the proposed amendment to the solicitation ordinance.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mitch Stone - Reporter@HighlandsNews.com The Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners met for a special meeting on Tuesday, May 26, to discuss whether to approve an amendment to the town’s solicitation ordinance.N.C.G.S.
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Macon County tax administrator Abby Braswell discusses the process for the coming 2027 reappraisal. The process will result in Macon County property values being adjusted to more accurately reflect market price.
Sgt. Mark Leamon and law enforcement officers with a Special Olympian. | Photo courtesy of Bill Davis/Jackson County
Statewide burn ban issued amid wildfire risk
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Fontana Regional Library board members voted 5-3 to reallocate $1,440 in unspent funds for professional association dues to books.
Photo courtesy of Summit Charter School - Summit Charter coaches and players celebrate following their historic victory over 19-win TNCLA in the state playoff semifinals.
Highlands varsity boys golf finished fourth overall at Mountain Harbor Country Club on March 24. Pictured from left: Weston Sellars, Rowen Carnes, Bryan Jarquin, Sam Conner and Chase Kenter. | Photo courtesy of Highlands Booster Club
BREC Head Coach Nickalus Pressler discusses tactics with his team at halftime during their match against MEC. The Lady Bobcats drew 1-1. | Photo courtesy of BREC
