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Next week will include the last three questions and their closing remarks.

Next week will include the last three questions and their closing remarks.

Mayoral candidates discuss town issues at live forum

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, The Highlander hosted its first ever live Mayoral Candidate Forum to inform the town of the two candidates’ opinions on different issues in the Town of Highlands.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard spent most of his time during the COVID-19 pandemic practicing his long drive technique at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard spent most of his time during the COVID-19 pandemic practicing his long drive technique at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.

Long Drive World Champ

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
After hitting a 343-yard drive, Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard is the new Professional Long Drivers Association Amateur World Champion. 16 of the best amateur long drivers traveled to Mesquite, Nev., to compete in the World Championships.
Candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names.

Candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names.

Commission candidates discuss town issues

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
On Oct. 4, the candidates for the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners were all given the same five questions to answer regarding current issues facing the town, as well as their reason for running. Below, the candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names. Pat Allen: 1.
Photo by Christopher Smith/STaff Pictured left to right: Jami Fletcher, Meg Ham RT, R, M, CT and Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging, in front of the new 3D mammography machine at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Photo by Christopher Smith/STaff Pictured left to right: Jami Fletcher, Meg Ham RT, R, M, CT and Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging, in front of the new 3D mammography machine at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Breast Cancer Awareness 2021

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the radiology department at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital encourages residents to get regular mammograms to catch breast cancer early.
Kim Voss was hired one month ago by Midpoint.

Kim Voss was hired one month ago by Midpoint.

Midpoint hires new executive chef

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Kim Voss is no stranger to the kitchen, with a long history of working in the food and beverage industry, which might be why she was hired as the new executive chef of Midpoint restaurant in Highlands. Voss’ family moved from Ft.
The Coalition delivered a brief questionnaire to the candidates and is following up with in-person meetings to discuss their responses and other issues important to residents.

The Coalition delivered a brief questionnaire to the candidates and is following up with in-person meetings to discuss their responses and other issues important to residents.

Highlands Neighborhood Coalition to host meetings with Board of Commissioner candidates

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Representatives of the Highlands Neighborhood Coalition have begun holding meetings with the candidates for Mayor and Board of Commissioners to discuss how each candidate stands on the issues most important to residents and neighborhoods.
Rooted in Highlands can be found on Facebook, theplateau.co, Youtube or Rumble.

Rooted in Highlands can be found on Facebook, theplateau.co, Youtube or Rumble.

Native Highlanders create video series to preserve history of town

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Two Highlands natives are determined to preserve the history of the Town of Highlands by creating a video series titled: Rooted in Highlands. Kevin Fitzpatrick’s family has lived in Highlands since the 1920s and he said he started recording interviews with local Highlanders since the 1970s.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff NCWRC members with town officials and the BEAR task force.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff NCWRC members with town officials and the BEAR task force.

Highlands is BearWise certified

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Town of Highlands and the BEAR task force has worked for several years to become the first BearWise Community in North Carolina.