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The first set of questions and the introduction were published in last week’s edition of The Highlander. This week’s article will include the last three questions and the candidates’ closing remarks.

The first set of questions and the introduction were published in last week’s edition of The Highlander. This week’s article will include the last three questions and the candidates’ closing remarks.

Mayoral candidates discuss town issues at live forum: Part 2

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 28, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, The Highlander hosted its first ever live Mayoral Candidate Forum to inform the town of the two candidates’ opinions on different issues in the Town of Highlands. Below is a direct trarnscript of the happenings.
The board voted unanimously to remove the mask mandate in all business areas including the sidewalk and in the town facilities.

The board voted unanimously to remove the mask mandate in all business areas including the sidewalk and in the town facilities.

Board of Commissioners vote to end mask mandate

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 28, 2021
After two months of reinstating the mask mandate in the Town of Highlands to try and stop the spread of COVID-19, the Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to rescind the mandate. Back when the board reinstated the mandate, the positivity rate of COVID-19 was up to 18 percent in Macon County.
Highlands Biological Foundation is hosting a free Ghostly Garden walk through the Botanical Garden from Oct. 29 – 31.

Highlands Biological Foundation is hosting a free Ghostly Garden walk through the Botanical Garden from Oct. 29 – 31.

Halloween events around the Plateau

News Staff
Thursday, October 28, 2021
There are several events around the Plateau for families and children of all ages to celebrate the Halloween holidays. Below is a full list of the different events going on in Highlands and the surrounding areas.   Highlands:   Mr.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff American Chestnut Foundation president Lisa Thomson visited the 73-acre farm of Highlands local Sallie Smith seven years after giving seedlings to Smith.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff American Chestnut Foundation president Lisa Thomson visited the 73-acre farm of Highlands local Sallie Smith seven years after giving seedlings to Smith.

A 100-year Project

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Deep in the mountains, on a 73-acre farm, one Highlands local has teamed up with the American Chestnut Foundation to make sure the American chestnut does not go extinct. On Sept.
Photo by Kevin Hensley/ The Graham Star Jim De la Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run.

Photo by Kevin Hensley/ The Graham Star Jim De la Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run.

HHS cross country travels to Robbinsville

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Highlands School Cross Country team traveled to Robbinsville on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to participate in the Currahee Classic. Timothy McDowell placed highest for the day in the two-mile run with a time of 12:58.20 to place fifth. Jim De La Cruz placed 14 in the two-mile run with a time of 14:02.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ava Schmitt goes up for a kill against Nantahala.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ava Schmitt goes up for a kill against Nantahala.

Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tourney

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
The Little Smoky Mountain Conference Tournament kicked off on Monday, Oct. 18, with Blue Ridge Early College defeating Hiwassee Dam, 25-15 in the first set and 25-20 in the second set. Pictured above to the right is senior Rebecca Watson killing against Hiwassee.