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Submitted Photo Barrett McKim, 12, sustained burns to 50 percent of his body after an science experiment exploded, Thursday, June 23. His mother, Caroline McKim was also burned after trying to put out the flames.

Local boy sustains burns to half his body after science experiment gone wrong

Highlander Editor

Thursday, July 7, 2022

A science experiment turned into a nightmare for 12-year-old Highlands local, Barrett McKim.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Dane, Garrett, Tommy, Dan and Pam Canary plan to open the new Highlands Pizza Place in the coming weeks.

Highlands Pizza Place to open in coming weeks

Highlander Editor

Thursday, July 7, 2022

After two years of being closed, The Pizza Place is being reopened and renamed to Highlands Pizza Place. The new owners, Dan Canary and his wife, Pam, have been coming up to Highlands for 10 years. “Dan’s dad actually had a home here and we came up visiting on vacations,” Pam Canary said.

Photo by Ryan Hanchett/Staff Representatives from Stewart Inc. and town staff discussed several facets of the plan at a meeting last year.

Town approves Highlands Community Plan

Highlander Editor

Thursday, July 7, 2022

After two years of planning, public meetings and several surveys, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners approved the Highlands Community Comprehensive Plan, last Thursday night.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Several locals have to utilize the Scaly Mountain Community Center for faster Internet.

Need for broadband in Scaly continues: Residents in Scaly Mountain search for solution to broadband problem

Highlander Editor

Thursday, July 7, 2022

With things on the cyberfront moving forward in Highlands, residents in Scaly Mountain want to make sure they aren’t left behind when broadband comes to town.

Submitted Photo A photo of sedimenation in Jewel Lake.

Clean Water Act litigation related to Fowler Creek continues

News Staff

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Nearly a year later, a Cashiers couple and the Chattooga Conservancy are still in the midst of litigation against High Hampton Resort for the alleged pollution of Fowler Creek.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Kids lined up for the sack race at last year’s Fourth of July events.

Fourth of July events around the Plateau

Highlander Editor

Thursday, June 30, 2022

For those looking to show off their patriotism there are plenty of options during the Fourth of July. Highlands Events In Highlands there is a full day of activities scheduled around town. Boy Scouts will be shooting off water rockets starting at 9 a.m., at the Highlands baseball field. At 11 a.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff A friendly pup at the Highlands Motoring Festival this year.

Keeping furry friends cool this summer

News Staff

Thursday, June 30, 2022

With temperatures rising to the high 90s during the summer, The Highlander spoke with Cashiers Highlands Humane Society executive director David Stroud to find ways to stay cool and avoid heat stroke for humans and animals alike.

Annual Low Country Shrimp Boil set for next weekend

News Staff

Thursday, June 30, 2022

The Friends of Founders Park will be hosting their annual low country shrimp boil on July 9 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Oak and Pine Street.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands Police Chief Andrea Holland spoke during the Community Coffee at Hudson Library last Friday.

Community Coffee event highlights HPD

Highlander Editor

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Community Coffee at Hudson Library with Highlands Mayor Patrick Taylor started back up again after taking a hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Shoplifter hits several stores on the Plateau

News Staff

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Local businesses are at the heart of the Highlands and Cashiers area, but in recent weeks multiple shops have been the victims of a shoplifter who has stolen thousands of dollars in merchandise. Around 3:50 p.m.