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Photo by Kaylee Cook/Staff Lauch “Lock” Magruder and Paul Schowalter, were two of 91 veterans to take an honor flight, organized by Blue Ridge Honor Flights in Hendersonville.

Photo by Kaylee Cook/Staff Lauch “Lock” Magruder and Paul Schowalter, were two of 91 veterans to take an honor flight, organized by Blue Ridge Honor Flights in Hendersonville.

Local veterans participate in Honor Flight

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Highlands residents, Lauch “Lock” Magruder and Paul Schowalter, were two of 91 veterans to take an honor flight, organized by Blue Ridge Honor Flights in Hendersonville, to the nation’s capital on April 23. “They were a delight to have on the flight,” Flight Coordinator JoAnn Naeger said.
Brent Holbrooks (center) celebrated with family and friends at Rathskeller on Tuesday night as election results showed him the winner in the race for Macon County Sheriff. He is pictured with his sister April Chastain and brother Eric Duvall. Photo by Mia Overton/The Franklin Press

Brent Holbrooks (center) celebrated with family and friends at Rathskeller on Tuesday night as election results showed him the winner in the race for Macon County Sheriff. He is pictured with his sister April Chastain and brother Eric Duvall. Photo by Mia Overton/The Franklin Press

2022 ELECTION RESULTS: Macon County elects new sheriff

News Staff
Thursday, May 19, 2022
With the close of the May primary election on May 17, Macon County now knows who its next sheriff will be. Brent Holbrooks was the top vote-getter in the field of Republicans running to replace outgoing sheriff Robert Holland, who has served in the position since 2002.
Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road, sits on a three-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

Photo by Michael O’Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle The new headquarters, located at 558 Frank Allen Road, sits on a three-acre plot of land valued at $850,000.

Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau hold ribbon cutting for new facility

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A ribbon cutting for the long-awaited opening of the new Boys and Girls Club of the Plateau headquarters in Cashiers was held on April 27, a little more than a year since ground was broken at the new headquarters.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands seniors Hayley Borino and Reese Schmitt high-five after a goal against Hayesville.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Highlands seniors Hayley Borino and Reese Schmitt high-five after a goal against Hayesville.

Lady Highlanders stomp Hayesville on senior night, tie for first in conference

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The Highlands School Lady Highlander varsity soccer team is on a hot streak, winning the last three games against Blue Ridge, Hayesville and Murphy, tying themselves with Swain County High School for first place in the Little Smoky Mountain Conference.
Voters can cast ballots for candidates in any district. The Democrat candidates for District 2 will not be on the primary ballot. District 2 includes Franklin, Millshoal, Smithbridge, Union and Iotla precincts.

Voters can cast ballots for candidates in any district. The Democrat candidates for District 2 will not be on the primary ballot. District 2 includes Franklin, Millshoal, Smithbridge, Union and Iotla precincts.

Seven in running for county commissioner seats, pt. 2

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
District 2 incumbents Gary Shields (R) and Ronnie Beale (D) are running for re-election. Beale and Betty Cloer Wallace will be on the Democrat ticket in the November election.
During interviews and appearances at several recent forums, all five candidates agree the drug problem is the number one issue facing the county.

During interviews and appearances at several recent forums, all five candidates agree the drug problem is the number one issue facing the county.

Five in running for Macon sheriff

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Five Republican candidates are vying to be the next sheriff of Macon County. Long-time sheriff Robert Holland announced his retirement in June 2021; he was first elected to the office in 2002.
According to county finance director Lori Carpenter, the next step will be to publish the RFQ and then have a committee that selects an architect. Once an architect is chosen, the price will be negotiated and then brought back to the board.   

According to county finance director Lori Carpenter, the next step will be to publish the RFQ and then have a committee that selects an architect. Once an architect is chosen, the price will be negotiated and then brought back to the board.   

County takes first step in making pre-K at Highlands School a reality

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Plans to create a pre-K program at Highlands School are rolling after the Macon County Board of Commissioners approved a Request for Qualifications to hire an architect to look at the plans. The board of commissioners were presented the plan for a $4.
Submitted Photo Front row seated left to right, Michael Albert – First Vice-President/United States Croquet Association (Cedar Creek) Kathie Gamble – Chairman for 2022 GC National Tourn. (Trillium) Lynda Fuchs – Highlands Falls Venue Manager and Jochen Lucke – President of Silver Creek Realty, sponsor of GC National Tournament (CCSV and Cullasaja). Middle row seated left to right, Sherif Abdelwahab (Wildcat Cliffs) Don Eastman (Highlands Falls) Dawn Jupin (Chattooga) Barbara Jamison (Trillium) Ellen Nielson

Submitted Photo Front row seated left to right, Michael Albert – First Vice-President/United States Croquet Association (Cedar Creek) Kathie Gamble – Chairman for 2022 GC National Tourn. (Trillium) Lynda Fuchs – Highlands Falls Venue Manager and Jochen Lucke – President of Silver Creek Realty, sponsor of GC National Tournament (CCSV and Cullasaja). Middle row seated left to right, Sherif Abdelwahab (Wildcat Cliffs) Don Eastman (Highlands Falls) Dawn Jupin (Chattooga) Barbara Jamison (Trillium) Ellen Nielson

2022 USCA National Championships to be held on the plateau

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
The United States Croquet Association will stage the 2022 National Championships at High Hampton, the Chattooga Club, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, and Highlands Falls Country Club on May 15 – 22, 2022.