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Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Aubrey Agnew and Kim Rogoski at the new Highlands Hatter store on N. 4th Street in Highlands.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Aubrey Agnew and Kim Rogoski at the new Highlands Hatter store on N. 4th Street in Highlands.

Bringing their ‘hattitude’

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
After stumbling on Highlands, Kim Rogoski and her husband Rob are expanding their hat store business from Helen, Ga., with the Highlands Hatter. “We came up on a drive one day and thought Highlands was beautiful,” Rogoski said. “We loved the town, and I wanted a bigger store.
On Feb. 10, the NC Department of Public Health announced changes to their Strong Schools Toolkit in regards to contact tracing and quarantines.

On Feb. 10, the NC Department of Public Health announced changes to their Strong Schools Toolkit in regards to contact tracing and quarantines.

County BOE extends mask optional protocol, adds school buses

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
With COVID-19 cases slowing, the Macon County Board of Education approved to extend the mask optional protocol, and extended that protocol to school buses. On Feb. 10, the NC Department of Public Health announced changes to their Strong Schools Toolkit in regards to contact tracing and quarantines.
Submitted Photo Brooke Bird pictured with Bruce and Brando Bird. Brooke was pinned in her car for 45 minutes earlier this February and had to spend 10 days in the hospital.

Submitted Photo Brooke Bird pictured with Bruce and Brando Bird. Brooke was pinned in her car for 45 minutes earlier this February and had to spend 10 days in the hospital.

Community gives back to student in car accident

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
On Feb. 9, Highlands local and Southwestern Community College student Brooke Bird was involved in a car wreck, where she was pinned for 45 minutes in her car.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff 121 comments were submitted to Town Clerk Gibby Shaheen.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff 121 comments were submitted to Town Clerk Gibby Shaheen.

Town board listens to comments from public about short-term rentals

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
In a meeting that lasted an hour and 45 minutes, with more than 30 people speaking, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners got a chance to hear what the public’s thoughts were on the planning board’s recommendations on short-term rentals.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Students at Highlands Community Child Development Center colors a picture.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Students at Highlands Community Child Development Center colors a picture.

Fate of new Pre-K classes at Highlands School now in hands of County Commissioners

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Lack of space, staffing and COVID-19 are just some of the things that formed a perfect storm to bring childcare to a crisis situation across the nation. In Macon County, the need is just as apparent with 87 kids on the waitlist for the two child development centers in Highlands.
With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

With the win, the Lady Highlanders improve to 16-9 on the season, and face Avery County (6-18) in the second round of the NCHSAA playoffs tonight at 6 p.m., at Highlands School.

SECOND ROUND BOUND

Highlander Editor
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The Lady Highlanders varsity basketball team is headed to the second round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Playoffs after a 66-43 win over Hiwassee Dam, Tuesday night.