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Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is one of six Mission Health facilities that are being monitored by Gibbons Advisors following the sale of Mission Health to Hospital Corporation of America in 2019.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is one of six Mission Health facilities that are being monitored by Gibbons Advisors following the sale of Mission Health to Hospital Corporation of America in 2019.

HCA monitor offers updates

Ryan Hanchett
Friday, April 16, 2021
Representatives from Gibbins Advisors, the independent monitor appointed to oversee the terms of the sale of Mission Health to Hospital Corporation of America in 2019, offered up a two-year progress report on Wednesday.
Dr. Ann Davis

Dr. Ann Davis

HCHF, Blue Ridge Health add two physicians

News Staff
Friday, April 16, 2021
After more than eight months of searching for “just the right fit,” The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation and Blue Ridge Health are ready to welcome two new physicians to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau – Ann Davis, MD and Kristy Fincher, DO.   Dr. Davis and Dr.
Lower Lake Road is one of four on schedule to be paved in the 2021-22 Town of Highlands budget.

Lower Lake Road is one of four on schedule to be paved in the 2021-22 Town of Highlands budget.

Paving, water projects on the horizon

Ryan Hanchett
Friday, April 16, 2021
Less than a month after hearing budget requests from Town of Highlands department heads, the board of commissioners got to work budget cuts during Thursday’s work session.
Cashiers Highlands Humane Society staff members rescued 27 dogs from an animal hoarding site in South Carolina. Several of the dogs appeared neglected, malnourished and/or were heartworm positive.

Cashiers Highlands Humane Society staff members rescued 27 dogs from an animal hoarding site in South Carolina. Several of the dogs appeared neglected, malnourished and/or were heartworm positive.

CHHS conducts rescue effort

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 8, 2021
An animal hoarding case in South Carolina prompted response from Cashiers Highlands Humane Society on Friday. According to CHHS executive director David Stroud, Anderson County, South Carolina authorities contacted the Cashiers shelter when they found more than 50 small dogs on the property.
The Highlands Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 8.

The Highlands Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 8.

Commissioners get first look at budget

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 8, 2021
The Highlands Board of Commissioners will sit down for a budget work session at 3 p.m. today. The first draft of the town’s 2021-22 budget will be available for the board to review.
“The Scott and Patti Show” played to a sold out audience in 2019 at the Highlands Playhouse. Actor Scott Daniel (left) is taking over as the executive director of the Playhouse in May.

“The Scott and Patti Show” played to a sold out audience in 2019 at the Highlands Playhouse. Actor Scott Daniel (left) is taking over as the executive director of the Playhouse in May.

Experienced entertainer Daniel bringing vision to Highlands Playhouse

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, April 8, 2021
Scott Daniel may have a new job title, but he is no stranger to the Highlands Playhouse. As a performer in the “Scott and Patti Show,” Daniel has graced the Highlands’ stage in the past and he hopes to lean on his experience when he takes over as the Playhouse’s executive director in May.
NC Department of Transportation crews began rebuilding a bank under US 64 near Bridal Veil Falls on Monday. That project is being completed simultaneously to the Main Street repaving project.

NC Department of Transportation crews began rebuilding a bank under US 64 near Bridal Veil Falls on Monday. That project is being completed simultaneously to the Main Street repaving project.

Pair of road projects underway

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Roadwork continued on Main Street in Highlands this week as a second major project got started on US 64 near Bridal Veil Falls. NC Department of Transportation crews finished paving Main Street from the intersection of NC 106 through the intersection of 5th Street on Tuesday.
A private donation is in place to upgrade and expand the current playground at the Highlands Rec Park in the coming year.

A private donation is in place to upgrade and expand the current playground at the Highlands Rec Park in the coming year.

Parks and Rec eyes upgrades

Ryan Hanchett
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
The Highlands Parks and Recreation Department is hoping that a donation from the community and some budget help from the town board of commissioners will lead to a number of improvements in 2021.
The Friends of Founders Park shrimp boil is scheduled for Saturday, June 19 using a drive-thru format.

The Friends of Founders Park shrimp boil is scheduled for Saturday, June 19 using a drive-thru format.

Shrimp boil benefit back on

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, March 25, 2021
One of Highlands’ most popular summer events will be back with a new format for 2021. Following a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friends of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Shrimp Boil was given the green light by the Highlands board of commissioners.
The Friends of Founders Park shrimp boil is scheduled for Saturday, June 19 using a drive-thru format.

The Friends of Founders Park shrimp boil is scheduled for Saturday, June 19 using a drive-thru format.

Shrimp boil benefit back on

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, March 25, 2021
One of Highlands’ most popular summer events will be back with a new format for 2021. Following a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friends of Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park Shrimp Boil was given the green light by the Highlands board of commissioners.