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Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging; Meg Ham, RT, R, M, CT; Laura Ammons, RT, R, M, CT with the 3D mammography machine.

3D mammography now available at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Residents of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and surrounding areas now have the opportunity to catch breast cancer earlier with the help of Highlands-Cashiers Hospital’s new 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) machine.
FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

FDIC approves Highlands Banking Company

Highlands Banking Company approved

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 17, 2021
A proposed new bank in Highlands took another step forward when the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation granted conditional approval to Highlands Banking Company on June 2.
The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

The new fire station will be located at 149 Franklin Road. The funding for the $6.8 million was made possible by a two-cent fire tax increase.

Weather playing a big factor in construction of new Highlands Fire Department

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Construction of the new Highlands Fire Department has begun, but the weather could effect how long it takes to be completed.  In January, the construction was delayed due to a paperwork error when the town tried to close the loan for construction.

From technical to botanical

News Staff
Thursday, June 17, 2021
By Lance Matzke reporter@highlandsnews.com   In 2018, Danielle Hartsfield took over the Cosper Flowers. She had worked in the store for more than two years, learning how to create arrangements, place orders, and the ins-and-outs of running the business.  “I’m just a kid with a dream,” she said.
The Highlands Motoring Festival opens its four-day run today with the “One Lap of the Mountains” driving tour.

The Highlands Motoring Festival opens its four-day run today with the “One Lap of the Mountains” driving tour.

Highlands Motoring Festival kicks off 14th year of automotive events

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
After a rain-soaked 2019 outing and the cancellation of 2020’s festivities, the Highlands Motoring Festival returns this weekend, revving into its 14th year as the region’s premiere automotive event. The 2021 schedule features more opportunities for motoring enthusiasts to enjoy than ever.
The Highlands board of commissioners is considering a $28 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

The Highlands board of commissioners is considering a $28 million budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Town considering $28 million budget

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, June 10, 2021
The Highlands budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year was unveiled to the public for the first time during the May board of commissioners meeting. Town manager Josh Ward made the budget presentation and noted that the balanced ledger for the coming year will total $28,468,209.
Abigail Nichols was awarded the 2021 Mountain Findings Scholarship. She is pictured with Suzy Jackson, Keith Crawford, Todd Nichols, Helen Moore and Glenda Bell, Mountain Findings President.

Abigail Nichols was awarded the 2021 Mountain Findings Scholarship. She is pictured with Suzy Jackson, Keith Crawford, Todd Nichols, Helen Moore and Glenda Bell, Mountain Findings President.

Nichols awarded Mountain Findings scholarship

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Highlands High School graduate Abigail Nichols was awarded the 2021 Mountain Findings Scholarship this year totaling $40,000 over four years.  Mountain Findings was started in 1969 by four ladies to sell donated items to help local Highlands families.

Local author to discuss new work of historical fiction

News Staff
Thursday, June 10, 2021
In 1886, an estimated magnitude 7.0 earthquake - the strongest and most destructive ever recorded on the East coast - devastated Charleston, South Carolina.  Author Deena C. Bouknight has chosen that event as the backdrop for her historic literary novel, “Light Fracture,” and at 2 p.m.