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File Photo The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., this Saturday, and will last until around 4 p.m., although that time is still fluid.

File Photo The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m., this Saturday, and will last until around 4 p.m., although that time is still fluid.

Outhouse sledding for a cause

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Great Outhouse Races at Sapphire Ski Valley is making its return after being canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, which has been a staple point of the community for 15 years, is set for this Saturday, Feb.
There are several months left before the commissioners settle on a budget and there will be multiple public opportunities for residents to voice their own concerns.

There are several months left before the commissioners settle on a budget and there will be multiple public opportunities for residents to voice their own concerns.

County discusses 2022 budget priorities

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
As the 2021-22 fiscal year winds down, the Macon County Board of Commissioners sat down to talk budget priorities in their continued session Thursday, Feb. 3.
Submitted Photo CHHS Assistant Manager Jodi Henkel with one of the rescued puppies.

Submitted Photo CHHS Assistant Manager Jodi Henkel with one of the rescued puppies.

CHHS gives new hope for 42 dogs in largest rescue in years

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
On Feb. 11, the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society conducted their largest rescue mission since 2018. The CHHS Animal Rescue team traveled to Pickens, South Carolina to provide assistance in a large-scale puppy mill of 166 dogs.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Clubhouse manager for Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club Jonathan Austin worked his way up from the bottom.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Clubhouse manager for Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club Jonathan Austin worked his way up from the bottom.

What Black History Month means

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
For clubhouse manager at Old Edwards Club and GlenCove Club, Jonathan Austin, Black History Month is all about perseverance. Hailing from a small town called Pittsboro, Austin worked his way up from the bottom of the Old Edwards chain. Before OEI, Austin joined the Marine Corp.
A rendition of the sidewalk project on Third Street Submitted Photo

A rendition of the sidewalk project on Third Street Submitted Photo

Public Works Committee discusses sidewalk project

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
A new option for the paving project on Third Street will be brought to the Town Board of Commissioners. In the new option, the town will remove the elevated sidewalks, construct drainage for downspouts, construct a support wall for a rear elevated walkway and build a loading ramp.
Submitted Photo A pick up truck tries to squeeze past a tractor trailer in the Cullasaja Gorge in December.

Submitted Photo A pick up truck tries to squeeze past a tractor trailer in the Cullasaja Gorge in December.

WARNING: NO TRAILERS OVER 30 FEET

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
What will it take to stop tractor trailers traveling down a dangerous stretch of Macon County highway? That’s a question Highlands residents, community leaders, the N.C. Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation have yet to find an answer.
Submitted Photo HHS freshman Finneaus Garner represented Highlands School at the West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet on Friday.

Submitted Photo HHS freshman Finneaus Garner represented Highlands School at the West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet on Friday.

Garner represents HS at Regional Swim Meet

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
On Friday, Feb. 4, Highlands School freshman Finneaus Garner traveled to Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center for the 2022 West NCHSAA Regional Swim Meet. Swimming in the maximum number of individual events allowed (two) Garner did well.
Photo by Christopher Lugo HHS senior Hayley Borino reached a milestone in her basketball career Tuesday night, 1,000 points.

Photo by Christopher Lugo HHS senior Hayley Borino reached a milestone in her basketball career Tuesday night, 1,000 points.

Lady Highlanders get the ‘W’ on Senior Night

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 10, 2022
It was a historic night as the Highlands School varsity basketball teams split on Senior Night against Hiwassee Dam, Tuesday night.