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Members of Highlands American Legion Post 370 raise a new flag over the Veteran’s Plaza during the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.

Members of Highlands American Legion Post 370 raise a new flag over the Veteran’s Plaza during the annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.

Remembering the fallen

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 28, 2020
Most years, there are plenty of handshakes and hugs to go around at the annual Highlands American Legion Post 370 Memorial Day ceremony. On Monday, polite waves and tips of the cap had to suffice. Legion members and local supporters practiced social distancing during the Memorial Day observance.
A prayer circle was held Tuesday night in honor of David and Dawn Head,of Scaly Mountain, who were killed in a traffic accident on Saturday in Clayton, Georgia.

A prayer circle was held Tuesday night in honor of David and Dawn Head,of Scaly Mountain, who were killed in a traffic accident on Saturday in Clayton, Georgia.

Couple killed in GA accident

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 28, 2020
A multi-vehicle accident in Georgia claimed the lives of a pair of Scaly Mountain residents on Saturday afternoon. According to Georgia State Highway Patrol reports, the accident occurred near the intersection of US 441 and Old Highway 441 in Clayton just before 4:30 p.m.
Highlands’ restaurants are reopening for dine-in service following the move into phase two of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s plan to restart the state’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highlands’ restaurants are reopening for dine-in service following the move into phase two of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s plan to restart the state’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dine-in options reopen in phase two

Dan Brown
Thursday, May 28, 2020
With the implementation of NC Governor Roy Cooper’s phase two reopening directive, Highlands restaurants got the green light to move forward.
During the town board of commissioners meeting on May 21 the board approved a proposal to potentially move the firework display to Labor Day weekend on Sept. 5.

During the town board of commissioners meeting on May 21 the board approved a proposal to potentially move the firework display to Labor Day weekend on Sept. 5.

July Fourth events uncertain

Dan Brown
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The Highlands Board of Commissioners, acting on a request by Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kaye McHan, voted to support a possible postponement of the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration until Labor Day.
TJ Bailey For Men on Main Street reopened its doors on May 8.

TJ Bailey For Men on Main Street reopened its doors on May 8.

Retailers reopen in phase one

Dan Brown
Friday, May 22, 2020
Highlands retailers have been given the green light to resume business operations albeit under restricting conditions as the state looks to dig out from underneath the COVID-19 pandemic. N.C. Governor Roy Cooper’s phase one executive order went into effect on May 8 and will expire on Friday.
Highlands seniors Kedra McCall, Jeslyn Head and Ryan Talbert receive their senior academic awards and yearbooks outside the school on Tuesday afternoon.

Highlands seniors Kedra McCall, Jeslyn Head and Ryan Talbert receive their senior academic awards and yearbooks outside the school on Tuesday afternoon.

Seniors receive academic awards during vehicle parade

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Blue and yellow balloons hung from the roof supports around the circle at Highlands School on Tuesday night. “Celebration,” by Kool and the Gang blared from a set of speakers. Teachers and administrators lined the driveway with signs of encouragement and well wishes.
Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Macon County as of May 18.

Two more patients have tested positive for COVID-19 in Macon County as of May 18.

MCPH confirms two more positive COVID-19 tests

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Macon County Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in the past six days according to information provided by the department on Monday. According to MCPH officials, the fourth resident to test positive for COVID-19 did so on Friday, May 15.
Highlands American Legion Post 370 will stream the Memorial Day ceremony online via the Post’s Facebook page at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Highlands American Legion Post 370 will stream the Memorial Day ceremony online via the Post’s Facebook page at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Post 370 Memorial Day service moves online

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
It may look a little different this year, but Highlands American Legion Post 370 will be celebrating Memorial Day at 10 a.m. on Monday. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, the public is asked to forego attending the ceremony at the Highlands Veteran’s Plaza.

Weller wins Bel Canto scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Bel Canto Recital committee has chosen Emma Weller as its 2020 scholarship award winter. Throughout her school career Weller pursued several art disciplines, including dance, voice and percussion in the school’s band, as well as visual art.
Macon County Soccer Club and Little League baseball and softball seasons have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Macon County Soccer Club and Little League baseball and softball seasons have been cancelled due to COVID-19.

Youth sports seasons scrapped

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2020
They held out hope for two months. But as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, organizers deemed it’s still unsafe to attempt playing youth sports.