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Taylor said that after the Feb. 1 meeting, some of the members of the board, especially the working group of Commissioner Amy Patterson and Brian Stiehler said they believed a second opinion could be useful in this situation.

Taylor said that after the Feb. 1 meeting, some of the members of the board, especially the working group of Commissioner Amy Patterson and Brian Stiehler said they believed a second opinion could be useful in this situation.

Public hearing concerning short-term rentals set for tonight

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A public hearing that could influence what the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners does with the current short-rental issue is set for tonight at 5 p.m.
Hehn requested that Ward write him a personal check for $1,500 for reimbursement. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor said he was shocked Hehn would make that request, stating, “This is not acceptable. This is not the way we do things around here.”

Hehn requested that Ward write him a personal check for $1,500 for reimbursement. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor said he was shocked Hehn would make that request, stating, “This is not acceptable. This is not the way we do things around here.”

Town commissioner threatens to sue town manager over Hotwire redline document, demands personal check for reimbursement

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
For the past several months, Highlands Town Commissioner Marc Hehn has requested the redline version of the town’s contract with Hotwire, stating he was worried the Highlands town staff was hiding something.
Submitted Photo CHHS Assistant Manager Jodi Henkel with one of the rescued puppies.

Submitted Photo CHHS Assistant Manager Jodi Henkel with one of the rescued puppies.

CHHS gives new hope for 42 dogs in largest rescue in years

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
On Feb. 11, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society conducted their largest rescue mission since 2018. The CHHS Animal Rescue team traveled to Pickens, South Carolina to provide assistance in a large-scale puppy mill of 166 dogs.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Clubhouse manager for Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club Jonathan Austin worked his way up from the bottom.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Clubhouse manager for Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club Jonathan Austin worked his way up from the bottom.

What Black History Month means

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
For clubhouse manager at Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club, Jonathan Austin, Black History Month is all about perseverance. Hailing from a small town called Pittsboro, Austin worked his way up from the bottom of the Old Edwards chain. Before OEI, Austin joined the Marine Corp.
A rendition of the sidewalk project on Third Street Submitted Photo

A rendition of the sidewalk project on Third Street Submitted Photo

Public Works Committee discusses sidewalk project

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
A new option for the paving project on Third Street will be brought to the Town Board of Commissioners. In the new option, the town will remove the elevated sidewalks, construct drainage for downspouts, construct a support wall for a rear elevated walkway and build a loading ramp.
Submitted Photo A pick up truck tries to squeeze past a tractor trailer in the Cullasaja Gorge in December.

Submitted Photo A pick up truck tries to squeeze past a tractor trailer in the Cullasaja Gorge in December.

WARNING: NO TRAILERS OVER 30 FEET

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
What will it take to stop tractor trailers traveling down a dangerous stretch of Macon County highway? That’s a question Highlands residents, community leaders, the N.C. Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation have yet to find an answer.

‘Funniest Man in America’ coming to Highlands PAC

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
What started out as a dare to stand up and perform comedy at an open mic night in 1982, led to traveling to 38 states in the nation and overseas for “The Funniest Man in America,” James Gregory. Before 1982, Gregory said there were no live standup comedy venues anywhere in the country.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Closed for several years, the property was purchased by Indigo Road - an Atlanta-based restaurant group - and opened to the public in July of last year.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Closed for several years, the property was purchased by Indigo Road - an Atlanta-based restaurant group - and opened to the public in July of last year.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Skyline Lodge

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, director of rooms at Skyline Lodge, Lauren Skidmore, said their hotel and restaurant is the perfect romantic getaway for couples.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff With increased interest in summer programs at the Highlands Nature Center, the Highlands BIological Foundation hired Holly Theobald as the second full-time education specialist.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff With increased interest in summer programs at the Highlands Nature Center, the Highlands BIological Foundation hired Holly Theobald as the second full-time education specialist.

Nature Center hires second full-time education specialist

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
For the first time ever, the Highlands Biological Foundation will have two full-time education specialists running public programs and camps at the Highlands Nature Center.