Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser raises money for the Highlands Food Pantry.
2021 Empty Bowls
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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff David, Magnolia and Jennifer Cunningham with Zack Hedden.
Magnolia Republic to host Grand Opening
Highlander Editor
Though Magnolia Republic has been open since the Fourth of July, the new restaurant will hold its Grand Opening this weekend for the public.
The tapas and wine bar was opened by David Cunningham after years of planning.
“We have always wanted to do something,” Cunningham said.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
HBF creates lecture series in honor of former director
News Staff
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Highlands Biological Foundation has created a new lecture series in honor of former director Sonya Carpenter.
“Sonya was our director for many years and really shaped the biological foundation into what it is today,” HBF director Charlotte Muir said.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
The appeal is one of the many potential remedies prior to filing a lawsuit.
Save Highlands group takes first steps in STR legal battle, file administrative appeal
Highlander Editor
The Save Highlands representatives have filed an Appeal of Decision to the Planning and Development director of the Town of Highlands in regard to the town’s decision to enforce current zoning laws, which bans all short-term rentals in R-1 starting Jan. 3.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Highlander Editor
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States.
In Highlands one group works daily with the Hispanic community on the Plateau.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
An example of the merry go round that would be set up in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park.
New “Snow Fest” coming to Highlands
Highlander Editor
The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce plans on bringing a new festival to the town this winter that will bring in more snow.
Last Thursday, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners conditionally approved for the chamber to go ahead and start planning for the new Snow Fest.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Highlands’ energy consultant expects rates to increase 2-3 percent per year through 2027
Highlander Editor
During last Thursday’s regularly scheduled Highlands Town Board of Commissioner’s meeting, the commissioners heard an update on Duke Energy from the town’s energy consultant, Kevin O’Donnell with Nova Energy Consultants.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug. 24, where commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.
Public makes more comments on STR situation
Highlander Editor
At the last regularly scheduled Highlands Town Board of Commissioners meeting, Thursday, Sept. 16, the public comment section was full of people raising issues and protecting short term rentals.
The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The series will go on from Sept. to Dec., once a month.
Hudson Library to host adult mental health series
Highlander Editor
The Hudson Library has partnered with Vaya Health Foundation to bring an Adult Mental Health series to the library.
Librarian Carlyn Morenus said one of the main priorities the library system promotes is mental health.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Atlanta-based author sets new novel in Highlands
News Staff
Atlanta-based high school English teacher and author Christopher Swann has set his newest novel right here on the Plateau.
Swann is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School in Virginia and earned his Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University.
Thursday, September 16, 2021