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Fire department officials are asking property owners not to burn anything outdoors due to dry conditions.

Fire officials: Do not burn outside

Thursday, October 27, 2022

The message from local fire department officials is clear – Do not burn outside. Despite scattered showers in the early hours of Wednesday morning, conditions remain extremely dry across most of Western North Carolina.

Members of Highlands Chamber of Commerce’s “Leadership Highlands” group learn more about Highlands history during the 2022 program.

Calling all community leaders

News Staff

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Leadership Highlands, a Highlands Chamber of Commerce community engagement program, is now accepting applications for its 2023 class. The educational program is for emerging and existing leaders in the Highlands community, offering them an opportunity to enhance their civic knowledge and network.

Ethan Fortner and his team of mules clear downed logs from Doc Wilson’s property in Highlands.

Remembering the "Old ways"

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, October 20, 2022

There is still something to be said for the “Old ways” of doing things. Perhaps that’s what made Doc Wilson’s ears perk up when he heard about Ethan Fortner’s ability to clear land using a team of mules.

Mountain Theatre Company was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from Visit Highlands, NC.

MTC awarded tourism grant

News Staff

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Visit Highlands, NC has awarded its latest nonprofit grant – $20,000 to Mountain Theatre Company to support its year-round productions. Each year, Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofit organizations through its Tourism Grant Program and sponsorships.

Highlands volleyball team dropped Blue Ridge in straight sets during “Senior Night” on Thursday.

Highlands volleyball wins regular season title

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, October 20, 2022

Less than a week after knocking off archrival Blue Ridge in straight sets, Highlands prevailed a second time over the Bobcats on Thursday night. The Lady Highlanders cruised to a 25-11, 25-22, 25-9 victory on Senior Night.

The Highlands Land Use Committee discussed noise complaints and decibel levels during its meeting in September.

Land use committee takes up noise complaints

News Staff

Thursday, October 13, 2022

The Highlands Land Use Committee had an in depth discussion regarding noise decibel levels within town limits as well as weekend construction limits at their last regular meeting on Sept. 28.

Halloween on Main, one of Highlands’ most popular events of the year, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31.

Fall events prep for big crowds

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Anyone who has driven down Main Street recently can attest, parking spaces are becoming hard to come by as leaf season reaches its full crescendo across the Highlands area.

Highlands’ Caitlin Tingen (11) goes up for a kill as Blue Ridge defenders McKenzie Woods (6) and Isabella Moody (1) get into position during their match on Tuesday night.

Highlands volleyball drops Blue Ridge in league play

News Staff

Thursday, October 13, 2022

Blue Ridge was no match for Highlands in a volleyball home game on Tuesday night, getting shut out by the Highlanders 3-0 (25-22, 25-11, 25-17).

Mountain Theatre Company opened its run of “BKLYN: A Sidewalk Fairytale” on Sept. 23.

BKLYN begins run at Playhouse

News Staff

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Mountain Theatre Company has officially begun performances of their third show of the 2022 season and their second ever Fall show with the opening night of “BKLYN: A Sidewalk Fairytale” on Friday, Sept. 23.

Hall of Fame basketball coach Joanne P. McCallie served as the keynote speaker at a community mental health event in Highlands.

McCallie hosts mental health event

Ryan Hanchett

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Joanne P. McCallie enjoyed a successful career as a college basketball coach. She fostered positive personal relationships with friends, family, players and recruits. She stayed in good shape and locked in on her physical health.