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A training tent has been set up outside Highlands Cashiers Hospital. The tent is being used for staff exercises related to treating potential COVID-19 patients.

A training tent has been set up outside Highlands Cashiers Hospital. The tent is being used for staff exercises related to treating potential COVID-19 patients.

Training tents go up at HCH

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Visitors to Highlands Cashiers Hospital may notice some additional temporary facilities in place near the emergency department entrance. On Thursday, a large tent was erected in the parking area in front of the hospital.

Scaly Mountain resident pens legal book

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 9, 2020
A Scaly Mountain resident and local attorney has written a book as a guide for the next generation of professionals and the role civility should play in their work.  James Fierberg, an attorney from Scaly Mountain has written a book, “Mentoring Lawyers: Finding Civility.
Churches around the area will host Easter services online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Churches around the area will host Easter services online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Churches keep the faith at Easter

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 9, 2020
With social distancing and stay at home orders in place because of COVID-19, local churches are having to get creative when it comes to reaching its parishioners each Sunday.
The Highlands board of commissioners closed public restrooms and other public facilities on Tuesday.

The Highlands board of commissioners closed public restrooms and other public facilities on Tuesday.

Town board approves additional emergency regulations

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The Highlands Board of Commissioners passed additional restrictions aimed at stopping the public from congregating and promoting social distancing on Tuesday night.
Highlands Police Department officer Tim Broughton stops drivers at a checkpoint along US 64 on Friday. The state of North Carolina is now under a “Stay at home” order and both Macon County and the Town of Highlands are urging residents to comply.

Highlands Police Department officer Tim Broughton stops drivers at a checkpoint along US 64 on Friday. The state of North Carolina is now under a “Stay at home” order and both Macon County and the Town of Highlands are urging residents to comply.

Stay at home

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 2, 2020
State, county and local government entities have been hard at work over the past week passing legislation aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. On Monday, a statewide “Stay at home” order issued by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper went into effect.
Architectural drawings of the proposed new Highlands fire station.

Architectural drawings of the proposed new Highlands fire station.

Finance committee moves forward on fire station

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The Highlands Finance Committee had much to say during its Tuesday morning meeting about how to deal with life over the next few months and the impact of the coronavirus locally.

When you are on your own, we are with you

News Staff
Thursday, April 2, 2020
As the United States faces the worst public health crisis in a generation, we want you to know we are here for you — and with you. Whatever happens, whenever it happens, The Highlander will be there for you.
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors were scheduled to headline the May 9 spring concert in Highlands.

Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors were scheduled to headline the May 9 spring concert in Highlands.

Highlands spring music event cancelled

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 2, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has shuttered another local event, forcing the cancellation of the Highlands spring concert slated for May 9. Highlands Festivals Inc.
Kilwin's owner Ashley Clark and her mother Tallulah Adams pack baskets for their Easter basket sale this spring.

Kilwin's owner Ashley Clark and her mother Tallulah Adams pack baskets for their Easter basket sale this spring.

Kilwin's trying to bring Easter joy

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 2, 2020
With the coronavirus scuttling many of the springtime activities in Highlands, from high school sports, daily classes and even church services, Kilwin’s Ice Cream and Fudge wants to put a little bit of normalcy back in Easter this spring.
Highlands siblings Reid and Jordan Carrier lit up the twine for the Highlanders basketball teams this season.

Highlands siblings Reid and Jordan Carrier lit up the twine for the Highlanders basketball teams this season.

Carriers have hoop dreams all year long

Dan Brown
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Jordan and Reid Carrier are a lot alike in many ways.  They are about the same height. Both look entirely at ease holding a basketball. And neither ever met a shot they didn’t like.