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Photo by Kaylee Cook/Staff Highlands Historical Society Board of Directors President Harry McDonald unveils a plaque in honor of historian Dr. Randolph “Ran” Schaffner.

Photo by Kaylee Cook/Staff Highlands Historical Society Board of Directors President Harry McDonald unveils a plaque in honor of historian Dr. Randolph “Ran” Schaffner.

Highlands Historical Society hosts reopening

News Staff
Thursday, June 2, 2022
The Highlands Historical Society held their seasonal opening on Sunday, May 29. The event also marked the official opening of the society’s eight new exhibits which were put together with the help of a class at Western Carolina University.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The Lady Highlanders break it down after their historic win against Elkin, Thursday night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The Lady Highlanders break it down after their historic win against Elkin, Thursday night.

Making history: Lady Highlanders become first girls soccer team in school’s history to make it to third round of NCHSAA Playoffs

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Highlands School Lady Highlander varsity girls’ soccer team made history Thursday night, being the only girls’ soccer team in the school’s history to make it to the third round of the NCHSAA State Playoffs after a 5-2 win against Elkin High School.
The recount will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in the gym at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building on Georgia Road. The recount is open to the public.

The recount will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in the gym at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building on Georgia Road. The recount is open to the public.

Recount scheduled for Macon Sheriff’s race

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Last Tuesday night found Brent Holbrooks and his supporters celebrating at Rathskeller as he was the top vote getter in the race to become the next sheriff of Macon County.
Submitted Photo Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.

Submitted Photo Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.

Sycamore Flats, Continental Divide to perform this weekend

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Two bands are gearing up for this week’s summer concert series, Friday Night Live and Saturday on Pines. Sycamore Flats, an old-time country band based out of Brevard, will take the stage on Friday, May 27.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Mountain Theatre Company director Scott Daniels speaks with Marci Sherwood from the Highlands Chamber of Commerce during the first ever Highlands Volunteer Fair.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Mountain Theatre Company director Scott Daniels speaks with Marci Sherwood from the Highlands Chamber of Commerce during the first ever Highlands Volunteer Fair.

Need for volunteers clear after first-ever Highlands Volunteer Fair

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
With Highlands Chamber of Commerce hosting the first-ever Highlands Volunteer Fair last week, the need for volunteers at various organizations in the community is clear, after 20 organizations showed up to the Highlands Community Building.
Commissioner Buz Dotson talks with Commissioner Eric Pierson during their meeting last Thursday night.

Commissioner Buz Dotson talks with Commissioner Eric Pierson during their meeting last Thursday night.

Town makes final decision on UDO: Approval disallows STRs in R-2, grandfathers existing STRs

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
After almost nine months of intense debate, public hearings, multiple meetings and several drafts of the Unified Development Ordinance, on Thursday, May 19, the Town of Highlands Board of Commissioners approved the final UDO, putting a stamp on what is allowed and what isn’t when it comes to...
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Senior Reese Schmitt congratulates sophomore Aislynn Luck after her goal against Queens Grant.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Senior Reese Schmitt congratulates sophomore Aislynn Luck after her goal against Queens Grant.

SECOND ROUND BOUND

Highlander Editor
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Highlands School Lady Highlanders varsity soccer team is on a five-game winning streak after defeating Blue Ridge Early College, Hayesville, Murphy, Swain County and Queen’s Grant all in May.