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Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ugly Dog Pub manager Kellye Vos with worker Aileen Enriquez in front of the Christmas Tree.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ugly Dog Pub manager Kellye Vos with worker Aileen Enriquez in front of the Christmas Tree.

Ugly Dog Pub accepting Christmas Angel sponsors

Highlander Editor
Thursday, November 18, 2021
For the past couple of years, the Ugly Dog Pub in Highlands has given back to the community each Christmas by teaming up with Salvation Army to provide kids with Christmas gifts.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Mayor Patrick Taylor shakes the hand of a veteran.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Mayor Patrick Taylor shakes the hand of a veteran.

Town celebrates Veteran’s Day with annual ceremony

Highlander Editor
Thursday, November 18, 2021
On a rainy Thursday last week, several veterans and members of the Highlands community gathered under the Highlands Playhouse awning to honor veterans. American Legion Post 370 Chaplin Paul Schowalter began the ceremony with a prayer.
Wreaths placed at the 2019 Wreaths Across America

Wreaths placed at the 2019 Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America set to accept sponsorships

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Every year, volunteers with Wreaths Across America honor Highlands’ veterans in December with a ceremony. Event organizer Phil Potts said they are now accepting sponsorships for wreaths. “Wreaths Across America is a national company started by a wreath company out of Maine,” Potts said.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The estimated opening of the rink is Nov. 18, according to Highlands Recreation Department director Lester Norris.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The estimated opening of the rink is Nov. 18, according to Highlands Recreation Department director Lester Norris.

Ice Rink to open next week in Highlands

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Town of Highlands workers are busy putting together the ice rink so locals and tourists can skate the days away during winter. The estimated opening of the rink is Nov. 18, according to Highlands Recreation Department director Lester Norris.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The newest member of American Legion Post 370, Vietnam veteran Rick St. John infront of war memorabilia at his home.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The newest member of American Legion Post 370, Vietnam veteran Rick St. John infront of war memorabilia at his home.

Veteran’s Day 2021

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
American Legion Post 370’s newest member, Vietnam veteran Rick St. John knew at a young age what he wanted to do with his life; serve in the army. The Waterbury, Ct., native was a sophomore in high school when he told his father that he wanted to go into the United States Army.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands-Cashiers Hospital staff surprised CEO Tom Neal with the NCHA Healthcare Hero Award last Friday.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands-Cashiers Hospital staff surprised CEO Tom Neal with the NCHA Healthcare Hero Award last Friday.

NCHA Healthcare Hero Award

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Due to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s CEO Tom Neal’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Hospital Association honored Neal with their Healthcare Hero Award.
A sign posted on the fence outside the Big Bear Pen communication tower.

A sign posted on the fence outside the Big Bear Pen communication tower.

WHLC, Verizon situation labeled as miscommunication

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
During meetings that stretched over three months, the Big Bear Pen communication tower has been a discussion topic that WHLC’s owner Chuck Cooper has labeled as miscommunication between Verizon, the town and the radio station. MIS director Matt Schuler brought up the topic at the Aug.
For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours (three days,) prior to attendance at any Highlands Food and Wine Festival event.

For patrons who are not fully vaccinated, a negative COVID-19 test result must be obtained within 72 hours (three days,) prior to attendance at any Highlands Food and Wine Festival event.

HFWF to host vaccine checks, COVID testing

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
The Highlands Food and Wine Festival will be holding vaccine checks and free COVID testing from Nov. 10 – 14 in Highlands. Guests can still bring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted elsewhere, as long as it is within three days of the festival.