‘Yo-Yo Ma of the Harp’ to perform at HCCMF
News Staff
Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival spotlights the magic of the Harp in the fourth week of its 40th Anniversary Season.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
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The band members of Silly Ridge Roundup are David Goodrow, lead vocalist, rhythm guitar and percussion, Knight Martorell, banjo, harmony vocals, and harmonica, Mario Renes, bass guitar, Greg Fleming, mandolin and vocals and Lane Holcomb, fiddle.
PREPARE TO GET 'SILLY'
Highlander Editor
Silly Ridge Roundup may sound like a funny name, but the Highlands based band is serious about their music and about the Highlands-Cashiers area.
This weekend SRR is gearing up to take the stage on Saturday, July 24 at Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park for Saturdays on Pine.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Helmer remembered by friends as jubilant, Christ-loving, caring man
Highlander Editor
For many citizens in Highlands, it seemed as if the world stopped on Tuesday, July 13, after hearing about the passing of Robert Earnest “Tug” Helmer.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Shuler said they are expected to finish splicing the cables by Friday of this week.
Town gets update on fiber optic cable construction project
Highlander Editor
The Town of Highlands is one step closer to broadband internet.
Information Technology director Matt Shuler gave an update on the town’s construction of fiber optic cables that will enable broadband internet in the town.
“We are getting very close to the end,” Shuler said.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
The motion to deny the request was carried 3-1 with Hehn voting against. Commissioner Donnie Calloway was absent.
Zoning request turns into debate about future of Highlands businesses
Highlander Editor
What started as a simple zoning request turned into a debate on the future of Highlands businesses off of Main Street at the regularly scheduled Highland Town of Commissioners board meeting Thursday night.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Incumbent Mayor Patrick Taylor and current commissioner Marc Hehn have filed for mayor
Several candidates file for 2021 municipal elections
News Staff
Filing for the 2021 municipal elections in Highlands is now closed with several candidates qualifying to run for election.
As of Friday, incumbent mayor Patrick Taylor will face current commissioner Marc Hehn.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
In the next few days construction will begin on the theater with a projected completion date of summer of 2022.
NEW PAC COMING SOON
News Staff
After a year of planning, construction on the new Highlands Performing Arts Center will begin in the next week.
“Basically, we had to scrap our design and start over with a new company,” PAC Executive director Mary Adair Trumbly said.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
HCCMF to host performance in honor of founder
News Staff
Midway through its whirlwind 40th Anniversary Season, Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival stages a performance to honor its founder, Dr. Lucas Drew.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Photo by Lance Matzke/Staff Skyline Lodge has been completely remodeled and is now open to the public.
Skyline Lodge, Oak Steakhouse now open in Highlands-Cashiers
News Staff
The Skyline Lodge has been reborn.
Perched atop Skyline Lodge Rd. in Highlands, the Lodge offers a one-of-a-kind location and a legendary architectural pedigree.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Shane Meade and the Sound said their genre is soul infused folk rock, with a splash of jazz and mountain funk.
Shane Meade and the Sound ready to rock Saturday on Pine
Highlander Editor
Shane Meade was a late bloomer to the music scene, picking up his father’s guitar in 2005, but that hasn’t stopped him from rocking out the past decade.
Meade and his band Shane Meade and the Sound are gearing up to take the stage at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on July 17.
Thursday, July 15, 2021