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The African Children's Choir will visit Community Bible Church in Highlands on Jan. 24.

The African Children's Choir will visit Community Bible Church in Highlands on Jan. 24.

African Children's Choir to perform in Highlands Jan. 24

Dan Brown
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Call it an act of international good will. Or, a collision of cultures.  The African Children’s Choir, the oldest traveling children’s choir touring the U.S.
Winter coat drive coordinator Sukhin Chawla said more than 50 coats and jackets have been donated during the Scaly Mountain coat drive.

Winter coat drive coordinator Sukhin Chawla said more than 50 coats and jackets have been donated during the Scaly Mountain coat drive.

Scaly Mountain coat drive brings warmth to those in need

Dan Brown
Thursday, January 16, 2020
A group of concerned Scaly Mountain residents have come together to help those in need fend off the winter’s cold, spearheading a winter coat drive to provide winter coats for the needy.
There will be a workshop about invasive plant control at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Highlands Community Building.

There will be a workshop about invasive plant control at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Highlands Community Building.

Coalition for Invasive Plant Management to host workshop

News Staff
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Coalition for Invasive Plant Management will provide a half-day workshop for landscapers, nursery trade personnel and herbicide applicators at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Highlands Community Building next to the baseball field.  Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The Highlander office will move from its current location at 134 N. 5th Street after the building is sold.

The Highlander office will move from its current location at 134 N. 5th Street after the building is sold.

The Highlander office to relocate in 2020

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Highlander will be on the move in 2020. After more than three decades at 134 N. 5th Street, the time has come to find a location better suited to the needs of the staff.
Voters will not need to show photo ID to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Voters will not need to show photo ID to vote in the 2020 primary election.

Voters do not need photo ID for primary

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, January 9, 2020
After more than a year preparing to implement the North Carolina voter ID law that was approved by referendum vote in 2018, the NC State Board of Elections and local county boards were told to stop on Dec. 31. U.S.
Mary Ann Creswell sets up a table following the Highlands Christmas Parade at the Church of the Incarnation.

Mary Ann Creswell sets up a table following the Highlands Christmas Parade at the Church of the Incarnation.

Cold temps shift council's focus to home heating aid

Dan Brown
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Highlands Emergency Council wrapped what Mary Ann Cresswell, grants, projects and programs coordinator, called a very good holiday season in 2019, but now it’s time to move forward with 2020. “The weather was nice this year,” she said.
Volunteers Marie Johnson and Ray Such sort through donated items at the Highlands Emergency Council on Jan. 2.

Volunteers Marie Johnson and Ray Such sort through donated items at the Highlands Emergency Council on Jan. 2.

Looking forward, giving back

Dan Brown
Thursday, January 9, 2020
For Highlands resident Ray Such, times could be better, but he’s not complaining.  Recently unemployed, Such, 56, persevered through the holidays by focusing his attention and efforts not on his own plight in life, but instead on helping others through their difficult times.
Lt. Ron Baumes, Vaughn Estes, chief of police, Ella Fast, city manager and Lt. David Edwards stand inside the newly renovated Sky Valley Police Department during a Dec. 19 open house.

Lt. Ron Baumes, Vaughn Estes, chief of police, Ella Fast, city manager and Lt. David Edwards stand inside the newly renovated Sky Valley Police Department during a Dec. 19 open house.

Sky Valley PD opens new facility

News Staff
Thursday, January 2, 2020
The Sky Valley Police Department unveiled their newly renovated police department building at a community open house on Thursday, Dec. 19. The project was completed by Sky Valley Police Officer Lt. David Edwards.
Town leaders discuss goals for 2020

Town leaders discuss goals for 2020

Town leaders discuss goals

Dan Brown
Thursday, January 2, 2020
It’s a new year, a new decade and a new beginning for the Town of Highland and its Board of Commissioners. A new board of commissioners was sworn in on Dec. 12 and with the coming of 2020, commissioners are eager to get to finish some longstanding projects that have been on their collective plate.
NC Rep. Kevin Corbin was named to NCFREE's list of the top 10 legislators who promote business development and growth.

NC Rep. Kevin Corbin was named to NCFREE's list of the top 10 legislators who promote business development and growth.

Corbin among best for business

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, January 2, 2020
When Kevin Corbin ran for the North Carolina House District 120 seat for the first time in 2016, he promised to take his practical administrative approach and small business acumen to Raleigh.