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Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff For the past two years, the Church of Incarnation has undergone a complete renovation of its sanctuary. On Sunday, parishioners had their first service in the new sanctuary.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff For the past two years, the Church of Incarnation has undergone a complete renovation of its sanctuary. On Sunday, parishioners had their first service in the new sanctuary.

'Welcome home, dear ones'

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
It was a historic Palm Sunday for the Church of Incarnation as parishioners flooded the new sanctuary. Since Nov. 2020, through a pandemic sweeping the nation and putting construction on hold numerous times, Rev.
At a budget meeting on April 7, the town board heard from Town Manager Josh Ward, who said he reviews the Consumer Price Index each year.

At a budget meeting on April 7, the town board heard from Town Manager Josh Ward, who said he reviews the Consumer Price Index each year.

Town looks into six percent COLA increase for employees

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
With employees harder and harder to come by, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners is exploring a possible cost of living adjustment for its employees. At a budget meeting on April 7, the town board heard from Town Manager Josh Ward, who said he reviews the Consumer Price Index each year.
Wilmington can keep parts of the ordinance that, for instance, require owners to provide at least one parking space for every bedroom, to post emergency numbers and other information inside the rental unit, to prohibit cooking in bedrooms and restrict whole-house lodging in certain zoning districts.

Wilmington can keep parts of the ordinance that, for instance, require owners to provide at least one parking space for every bedroom, to post emergency numbers and other information inside the rental unit, to prohibit cooking in bedrooms and restrict whole-house lodging in certain zoning districts.

N.C. Court of Appeals reaches verdict on Wilmington STR case

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
A North Carolina appeals court has struck down parts of Wilmington’s short-term rental ordinance that required owners to register their rental properties.
Brevard is a small mountain town one hour away from Highlands. The elevation for the town is 2,231 feet and the population is 7,744 according to the most recent census data.

Brevard is a small mountain town one hour away from Highlands. The elevation for the town is 2,231 feet and the population is 7,744 according to the most recent census data.

Brevard town council learning before taking any action on STRs

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Editor’s note: Highlands is not the only town struggling with an influx of people due to COVID-19, lack of affordable housing and a short-term rental issue on its hands.
During its March meeting, the Highlands board of commissioners agreed to allow the department to change its bylaws to accommodate volunteers who reach age 65.

During its March meeting, the Highlands board of commissioners agreed to allow the department to change its bylaws to accommodate volunteers who reach age 65.

Town removes fire department age rule

Highlander Editor
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Hitting a milestone birthday will no longer mean mandatory retirement for volunteer members of Highlands Fire and Rescue. During its March meeting, the Highlands board of commissioners agreed to allow the department to change its bylaws to accommodate volunteers who reach age 65.
Submitted Photo Pictured are Kirk Dornbush, Past President, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands, Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor, Michael Vavrek, President, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands and Andy Walker, Secretary Elect, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands.

Submitted Photo Pictured are Kirk Dornbush, Past President, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands, Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor, Michael Vavrek, President, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands and Andy Walker, Secretary Elect, Mountaintop Rotary Club of Highlands.

Town signs proclamation in support of Ukraine relief

Highlander Editor
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Mountaintop Rotary of Highlands now has the backing of the town in their efforts to raise money for Ukraine relief after Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor signed a proclamation declaring April as Ukrainian Financial Relief Month.
Photo by Visit Colorado Like many of the mountain towns in Colorado, Crested Butte was known for its mining workers and the town initially made its mark by being a supply town for hard rock mining.

Photo by Visit Colorado Like many of the mountain towns in Colorado, Crested Butte was known for its mining workers and the town initially made its mark by being a supply town for hard rock mining.

Crested Butte started cracking down on STRs back in 2017

Highlander Editor
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Editor’s note: Highlands is not the only town struggling with an influx of people due to COVID-19, lack of affordable housing and a short-term rental situation on its hands.
If you would like to donate, you can send a check to Mountaintop Rotary at PO BOX 372, Highlands, NC 28741 or donate to the campaign on their Facebook page at Rotary Club of Highlands-Mountaintop.

If you would like to donate, you can send a check to Mountaintop Rotary at PO BOX 372, Highlands, NC 28741 or donate to the campaign on their Facebook page at Rotary Club of Highlands-Mountaintop.

Mountaintop Rotary raising money for Ukraine relief

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
With the Ukraine-Russia war entering its 37th day, many people are wondering how they can help from across the world. The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary has put together a campaign to send money through other Rotary clubs closer to Ukraine.