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High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine and Provisions hosted a ribbon cutting on July 6.

High Country Wine opens its doors

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
On Wednesday, July 5, the Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of High Country Wine and Provisions, owned by California wine maker Guy Davis of Davis Family Vineyards.
History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

History buffs made their way through Highlands Memorial Park on Friday and Saturday as part of the “Walk in the Park” fundraiser hosted by the Highlands Historical Society. Local actors portrayed famous Highlanders from several generations since the town’s founding.

More than a Walk in the Park

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
A cemetery is not typically a “cool” place to hang out. And even more rarely is it a place to learn and be entertained.
Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Representatives from Mountain True made a stop in Highlands on July 12.

Mountain True shares regional initiatives

News Staff
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Highlands Country Club hosted Mountain True, a non-profit that engages in conservation resource management in western North Carolina, on Wednesday to discuss the organization’s initiatives in the region.
The annual Friends of Founders Park Shrimp Boil will bring a sold-out crowd to the park on Saturday for a gourmet low country dinner and live music.

The annual Friends of Founders Park Shrimp Boil will bring a sold-out crowd to the park on Saturday for a gourmet low country dinner and live music.

Shrimp boil set for Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Highlands is preparing to welcome the annual shrimp boil fundraiser for Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday, July 15. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the dinner will start around 6 p.m.
Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor discusses the recent property revaluation in Macon County during his “Coffee with the Mayor” program.

Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor discusses the recent property revaluation in Macon County during his “Coffee with the Mayor” program.

Mayor discusses budget, taxes

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Highlands Mayor Pat Taylor gave the crowd at his most recent “Coffee with the Mayor” program an inside look at the town’s 2023-24 operating budget and offered his thoughts on the most recent Macon County property tax revaluation.
The cast of the musical “Jersey Boys” plays a Frankie Valli classic during a recent Mountain Theatre Company performance.

The cast of the musical “Jersey Boys” plays a Frankie Valli classic during a recent Mountain Theatre Company performance.

MTC unveils rush ticket policy

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Mountain Theatre Company has introduced a new Rush Ticket policy. On the day of each performance, a select number of seats will open one hour before the show for $30 each. Rush Tickets must be purchased in person at the Box Office within one hour of a performance start time.
Elizabeth Byrum with NC Child gave a presentation on ways to improve childcare in Highlands.

Elizabeth Byrum with NC Child gave a presentation on ways to improve childcare in Highlands.

NC Child representative discusses childcare in Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Elizabeth Byrum, senior policy analyst of early childhood education with NC Child, addressed a crowd at the  Highlands Community Building with concerns about early childcare. Byrum spoke about the state of childcare in North Carolina but also in Macon County and across Western North Carolina.
The arrival of the Mountain Area Medical Airlift helicopter was a crowd pleaser during the Highlands Fourth of July Celebration on Tuesday.

The arrival of the Mountain Area Medical Airlift helicopter was a crowd pleaser during the Highlands Fourth of July Celebration on Tuesday.

Highlands celebrates Independence Day

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, July 6, 2023
There is no official attendance number for Highlands’ Fourth of July celebration. But unofficially, the 2023 festivities were quite possibly the best attended ever. The flood of people to the Highlands baseball field started bright and early at 9 a.m.