News
Heavy winds and rain Monday evening from tropical storm Irma caused widespread power outages as fallen trees blocking roadways made travel nearly impossible Tuesday morning.
By Kelsey Reidle
As the oldest existing house in Highlands, the Elizabeth Wright Prince House has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
By Kelsey Reidle
There are a few new faces at Highlands School this year, and that’s not counting the newly minted kindergarteners.
By Kelsey Reidle
Sports
“Highlands played hard and maintained momentum against a strong sided East Henderson last Friday,” said Head Coach David Parrish. “ As of Sept. 8, their record is 2-4-1 overall.
The girls’ middle school volleyball team opened their season with a win against Rabun Gap by winning the first two games in a best of three game series last Thursday.
The Lady Highlanders varsity girls’ volleyball team faced a tough loss on Tuesday against Swain. They won their first game but lost the next three.
Obituaries
James Thomas “Jim” Callier, Jr., passed away on September 3, 2017, at home in Charlottesville, Va., after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Nancy Linehan Ryan, 84, of Sapphire, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born in Englewood, NJ, the daughter of the late John C. and Anne McFadden Linehan.
Nadyne Hofer (Nee Lefholz) of Clearwater, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Highlands, N.C. at the age of 94.
The Highlander
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