The Highlander, Highlands, North Carolina

Captain Tim Stark completes some last minute maintenance on his Gator Nation fleet before the Monday morning remote control boat showcase at Highlands Falls Country Club.

Satulah Mountain Brewing hosted Libraries on Tap on Friday, Aug. 9.

Patrons filed in to Satulah Mountain Brewing on Friday afternoon to get a closer look at how craft beer is made and support their local library.

The Rev. Rob Wood, left, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd pastor, and congregant Perrin Dargan, a seasonal Cashiers resident, met at the church to talk about a program designed to meet the need for free civil legal aid in the surrounding community.

Workshop aims to provide accurate information about DACA program

The International Friendship Center will host a workshop for Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals individuals on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Highlands Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

McHan takes over Chamber post

After a two-month search, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce has a new executive director of tourism and marketing.

The starter’s horn at the Mountain Swim Leage All-Star meet didn’t sound until after a 90-minute delay due to heavy rains, thunder and lightning on Thursday, Aug. 1.

Highlands’ all-star swimmers pull upset over Franklin

Some serious lightning struck last week in Highlands.

Longtime play-by-play voice of Clemson Tigers football, Don Munson entertained and inspired football fans during a visit to Highlands on July 30. Clemson has won two of the past three college football National Championships.

Talkin’ about the Tigers

As an ambassador of Clemson Tigers football, play-by-play broadcaster Don Munson has been making the rounds about Tiger football country, getting fans pumped up for the coming football season – not that fans of the orange and purple needed any pum

News

The race is on

Aye-aye Cap’n.

By Dan Brown

Crowd brews at Libraries on Tap

Patrons filed in to Satulah Mountain Brewing on Friday afternoon to get a closer look at how craft beer is made and support their local library.

By Ryan Hanchett

Workshop aims to provide accurate information about DACA program

The International Friendship Center will host a workshop for Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals individuals on Monday, Aug. 19 at the Highlands Episcopal Church of the Incarnation.

By Dan Brown

Opinion

Mayor on Duty

Normally the Highlands Town Board meeting is the third Thursday of the month, which would be on Aug. 15 this month. The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22.

Our View

The Highlands Chamber of Commerce has a long history of supporting businesses in multiple capacities.

Mayor on Duty

When it comes to government, things can change in a New York minute.

Sports

Highlands’ all-star swimmers pull upset over Franklin

Some serious lightning struck last week in Highlands.

Wet weather forced soccer practice inside at HHS on Monday afternoon.

Athletes back in action at HHS

On Aug. 1, the opening bell sounded on the 2019-20 sports season as official practice for fall sports were permitted to begin.

The NC Hot Shots Ballers, a travel basketball team comprised of potential Highlands High School basketball players won its final tournament of the 2019 summer basketball season, winning the Premier Basketball Summer Slam Championship with a 52-31 victory over the SC Thunder.

Hot Shots basketball team making strides during summer season

The real world is about to arrive with a vengeance for Highlands’ rising sophomore and junior basketball players.

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Obituaries

Donald Cook

Friends are invited to a celebration of life event for Donald Cook at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the Highlands Civic Center. We will have lunch and share memories. RSVP before noon on Aug.

Christine Erin Kelly

Friends and family mourn the passing of Christine Erin “Christy” Kelly, who entered her eternal rest on July 31, 2019, under the care and with the comfort of her longtime partner Jim Meiring and fo

William Eugene Nail

William “Bill” Eugene Nail, 78, took his heavenly flight to be with his Lord and died peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 31, 2019.

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