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Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff On Monday, the Town of Highlands planning board met to discuss a draft proposal given to them by the town’s attorney and the working group tasked with finding a solution to the short-term rental situation the town is facing.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff On Monday, the Town of Highlands planning board met to discuss a draft proposal given to them by the town’s attorney and the working group tasked with finding a solution to the short-term rental situation the town is facing.

Planning board hosts workshop to discuss STR draft proposal

Highlander Editor
Thursday, December 16, 2021
On Monday, the Town of Highlands planning board met to discuss a draft proposal given to them by the town’s attorney and the working group tasked with finding a solution to the short-term rental situation the town is facing.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The group of 12 students includes Scout Allen, Gus Winkler, Rachel Maurnus, Noa Meiri, Hannah Obenaus, Daniela Zarate, Eva Kinney, Alex Hubbs, Vy Pham, Rachel Lopez, Grace Kinder and Chloe Hall.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The group of 12 students includes Scout Allen, Gus Winkler, Rachel Maurnus, Noa Meiri, Hannah Obenaus, Daniela Zarate, Eva Kinney, Alex Hubbs, Vy Pham, Rachel Lopez, Grace Kinder and Chloe Hall.

HBS students give year-end presentations

Highlander Editor
Thursday, December 16, 2021
The Highlands Biological Station hosted another year of the UNC-Chapel Hill Institute for the Environment. This year, 12 students stayed at the biological station, conducting research on several issues on the Plateau.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff In 2019, Walker opened Town and Country General Store between Highlands and Cashiers.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff In 2019, Walker opened Town and Country General Store between Highlands and Cashiers.

Town and Country General Store owner named to Marquis Who’s Who

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
After being nominated by a customer unknowingly, Town and Country General Store owner Valerie Walker will be listed in the Marquis Who’s Who. Marquis Who’s Who was established in 1898 and began publishing biographical data in 1899.
Submitted Photo Delivered Car Care offers tire repairs, oil changes and brake repairs for all on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Submitted Photo Delivered Car Care offers tire repairs, oil changes and brake repairs for all on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Otto man opens first-ever mobile tire shop serving Highlands area

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Brandon Fenoglio, an Otto local, has started the first-ever mobile tire shop, Delivered Car Care, to serve the Plateau. After working in a tire shop, Fenoglio said he knew he wanted to open his own shop but buying a building would be a far stretched dream.
Santa Claus made his appearance on the back of a firetruck at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday.

Santa Claus made his appearance on the back of a firetruck at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday.

Light Up the Park 2021

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Photos by Christopher Lugo/Staff Santa Claus made his appearance on the back of a firetruck at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park on Saturday during the annual Light Up the Park event.  Above is a full gallery of photos from the event.