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The Board of Trustees at their annual membership meeting.

The Board of Trustees at their annual membership meeting.

HBF names new president, Grumbles steps down after 10 years of service

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 15, 2021
The Highlands Biological Foundation celebrated a passage of a legacy during its annual membership meeting as Julia Grumbles wrapped up 10 years of service as the board’s president. Almost 15 years ago, Grumbles started on the HBF Board of Trustees. She recalls that time as a period of transition.

Highlands Playhouse welcomes new executive director

News Staff
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Recently, the Highlands Playhouse has hired a new Executive director. Scott Daniel has plotted a dynamic new course for the historic theater. Daniel has appeared on the Playhouse stage as a performer and has had an extensive career developing and managing productions of all kinds.
Photo by Michael Ohearn/Crossroads Chronicle Dr. Walter Clark, Dr. Richard Hudspeth, BRH Staff, HCHF Board and staff cut the ribbon to the Blue Ridge Health Clinic.

Photo by Michael Ohearn/Crossroads Chronicle Dr. Walter Clark, Dr. Richard Hudspeth, BRH Staff, HCHF Board and staff cut the ribbon to the Blue Ridge Health Clinic.

Blue Ridge Health Clinic opens its doors

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Blue Ridge Health Highlands-Cashiers has opened its doors to serve patients in both communities with a mission to improve health in rural areas. The clinic is located at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital in the Jane Woodruff Clinic Building.
The first Delta case in the United States was diagnosed a couple of months ago, in March, and it is now the dominant strain in the U.S.

The first Delta case in the United States was diagnosed a couple of months ago, in March, and it is now the dominant strain in the U.S.

Local doctor warns about Delta Variant

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 15, 2021
By Christopher Smith editor@highlandsnews.com Local internal medicine physician Dr. Richard Ellin is among several doctors across the nation are warning about the new Delta Variant of the COVID-19 virus.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ben the reading dog helps students gain confidence in their reading skills.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ben the reading dog helps students gain confidence in their reading skills.

Fight off the summer slide at Highlands Literacy and Learning Center

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 15, 2021
At the Highlands Literacy and Learning Center, students have been fighting the “summer slide” by participating in the center’s annual summer camp. “The activities that we do in the summer camp are all STEAM related activities,” Executive Director Bonnie Potts said. “This week has been space theme.
The “Scaly Screamer” outdoor coaster is scheduled to open Labor Day Weekend.

The “Scaly Screamer” outdoor coaster is scheduled to open Labor Day Weekend.

Alpine coaster coming to Scaly Mountain Outdoors Center

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Scaly Mountain Outdoors Center plans to unveil its alpine rollercoaster, the “Scaly Screamer” by Labor Day this year. About a year ago the idea for the coaster was made, drawing now manager Dow Harris to the Outdoors Center.

Highlands School hosts successful Summer Learning Camp

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 8, 2021
The Highlands’ School Summer Learning Camp was a success according to program director Sarah Holbrooks. The program started on June 14, lasting until Friday of this week. During the learning camp, students were able to focus on core groups including reading and math.
Inside of the new Wells Hotel in Highlands. The hotel used to be the Chandler Inn.

Inside of the new Wells Hotel in Highlands. The hotel used to be the Chandler Inn.

Former Chandler Inn now The Wells Hotel Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Residents and visitors to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau have two dynamic new hotels to explore: The Wells Hotel Highlands and The Wells Hotel Cashiers.
Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Planning board dissects first draft

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Two weeks after the public got its first look at the initial draft of Highlands’ first-ever comprehensive plan it was time for the planning board to dissect the document on Monday.