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The “Scaly Screamer” outdoor coaster is scheduled to open Labor Day Weekend.

The “Scaly Screamer” outdoor coaster is scheduled to open Labor Day Weekend.

Alpine coaster coming to Scaly Mountain Outdoors Center

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Scaly Mountain Outdoors Center plans to unveil its alpine rollercoaster, the “Scaly Screamer” by Labor Day this year. About a year ago the idea for the coaster was made, drawing now manager Dow Harris to the Outdoors Center.

Highlands School hosts successful Summer Learning Camp

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 8, 2021
The Highlands’ School Summer Learning Camp was a success according to program director Sarah Holbrooks. The program started on June 14, lasting until Friday of this week. During the learning camp, students were able to focus on core groups including reading and math.
Inside of the new Wells Hotel in Highlands. The hotel used to be the Chandler Inn.

Inside of the new Wells Hotel in Highlands. The hotel used to be the Chandler Inn.

Former Chandler Inn now The Wells Hotel Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Residents and visitors to the Highlands-Cashiers plateau have two dynamic new hotels to explore: The Wells Hotel Highlands and The Wells Hotel Cashiers.
The Highlands ballot will include two town commissioner seats currently held by Amy Patterson and Donnie Calloway.

The Highlands ballot will include two town commissioner seats currently held by Amy Patterson and Donnie Calloway.

Town election filing to open Friday

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Filing for the 2021 municipal elections in Franklin and Highlands opens at noon Friday, July 2 and continues through noon, Friday, July 16.
Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Several members of the board have been active in crafting the document alongside town staff and consultants from Stewart Inc., an independent firm that specializes in municipal planning.

Planning board dissects first draft

Ryan Hanchett
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Two weeks after the public got its first look at the initial draft of Highlands’ first-ever comprehensive plan it was time for the planning board to dissect the document on Monday.
A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

A group of kids playing field games during Fourth of July two years ago.

Busy Fourth of July weekend set for Highlands

News Staff
Thursday, July 1, 2021
One of the undeniable charms of the town of Highlands is the quality of quaint Americana that is preserved in its DNA and is increasingly difficult to find in the vast American landscape of today.
To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

To raise awareness about melanoma Attie and Callie Crews started selling handmade bracelets.

One Change bracelets spread awareness

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 1, 2021
After their mother received the news she had melanoma, sisters Attie and Callie Crews went to work raising money for research by selling handmade bracelets. “When I was in sixth grade my mom was diagnosed with melanoma,” Attie Crews said.
Amos Lee will headline the Highlands Food and Wine Festival on Saturday night in November

Amos Lee will headline the Highlands Food and Wine Festival on Saturday night in November

Highlands Food and Wine Festival announces musical acts

News Staff
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Highlands Festivals, Inc. announced the musical headliners for the 5th Annual Highlands Food and Wine Festival, which is set to be held Nov. 11-14, 2021, in Highlands, will include Amos Lee, Hiss Golden Messenger, Devon Gilfillian and Rufus Lee and The Handful. Presale began at 10 a.m.