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Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Students at Highlands Community Child Development Center colors a picture.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Students at Highlands Community Child Development Center colors a picture.

Fate of new Pre-K classes at Highlands School now in hands of County Commissioners

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Lack of space, staffing and COVID-19 are just some of the things that formed a perfect storm to bring childcare to a crisis situation across the nation. In Macon County, the need is just as apparent with 87 kids on the waitlist for the two child development centers in Highlands.
With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

SECOND ROUND BOUND

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Lady Highlanders varsity basketball team is headed to the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Playoffs after a 66-43 win over Hiwassee Dam, Tuesday night.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The bar and lounge now occupies the building that was home to the former Cork and Barrel and Table 64 businesses, which closed last summer.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The bar and lounge now occupies the building that was home to the former Cork and Barrel and Table 64 businesses, which closed last summer.

The Fix Bar and Lounge now open in Sapphire

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A new restaurant, bar and lounge has been opened in Sapphire by a retired country singer who has spent the last two years back home on the plateau.
The Court had until Feb. 23 to decide whether or not the maps comply with its previous ruling against partisan gerrymandering.

The Court had until Feb. 23 to decide whether or not the maps comply with its previous ruling against partisan gerrymandering.

Redistricting process still ongoing in North Carolina

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Earlier this month, a divided North Carolina Supreme Court struck down the state’s new maps for congressional and General Assembly seats in a 4-3 decision. The Court gave the Republican-controlled legislature until Thursday, Feb.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road., will open sometime between March and April of this year and sit on a 3-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road., will open sometime between March and April of this year and sit on a 3-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

New Boys and Girls Club Headquarters coming mid-spring

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau will celebrate the opening of its brand-new headquarters in early to mid-spring after nearly two years of planning and construction. The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road.
Taylor said that after the Feb. 1 meeting, some of the members of the board, especially the working group of Commissioner Amy Patterson and Brian Stiehler said they believed a second opinion could be useful in this situation.

Taylor said that after the Feb. 1 meeting, some of the members of the board, especially the working group of Commissioner Amy Patterson and Brian Stiehler said they believed a second opinion could be useful in this situation.

Public hearing concerning short-term rentals set for tonight

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
A public hearing that could influence what the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners does with the current short-rental issue is set for tonight at 5 p.m.
Hehn requested that Ward write him a personal check for $1,500 for reimbursement. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor said he was shocked Hehn would make that request, stating, “This is not acceptable. This is not the way we do things around here.”

Hehn requested that Ward write him a personal check for $1,500 for reimbursement. Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor said he was shocked Hehn would make that request, stating, “This is not acceptable. This is not the way we do things around here.”

Town commissioner threatens to sue town manager over Hotwire redline document, demands personal check for reimbursement

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
For the past several months, Highlands Town Commissioner Marc Hehn has requested the redline version of the town’s contract with Hotwire, stating he was worried the Highlands town staff was hiding something.