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Under the $28.6 billion program, which was part of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion relief package, restaurants and bars could qualify for grants up to $10 million per business and $5 million per location to match the losses they suffered due to the pandemic.

Under the $28.6 billion program, which was part of the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion relief package, restaurants and bars could qualify for grants up to $10 million per business and $5 million per location to match the losses they suffered due to the pandemic.

Highlands restaurants recieve $1.3 million in RRF money

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Five restaurants in Highlands jumped on the train of receiving money from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Only about 40 percent of the North Carolina restaurants that applied for money from a federal program designed to help them actually received any before it ran out of money.
Next week will include the last three questions and their closing remarks.

Next week will include the last three questions and their closing remarks.

Mayoral candidates discuss town issues at live forum

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 21, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, The Highlander hosted its first ever live Mayoral Candidate Forum to inform the town of the two candidates’ opinions on different issues in the Town of Highlands.
Huie will be succeeded by retired physician, Michael Crowe.

Huie will be succeeded by retired physician, Michael Crowe.

Huie retires from Bel Canto committee after 13 years

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
On September 29, Stell Huie announced his retirement as the Chair of the Bel Canto Committee. Huie is best known for being a lawyer for MARTA, from the time it was just an idea until the trains were running.
Submitted Photo L-R Tara Southern, Tournament Administrator, Earle Mauldin, Tournament Committee Member, Robin Tindall, HCHF Executive Director & CEO, Jim Santo, Tournament Co-Chair, Mike Campbell, Highlands Country Club President.

Submitted Photo L-R Tara Southern, Tournament Administrator, Earle Mauldin, Tournament Committee Member, Robin Tindall, HCHF Executive Director & CEO, Jim Santo, Tournament Co-Chair, Mike Campbell, Highlands Country Club President.

Bob Jones Tourney raises $250K for HCHF

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
The 39th Bob Jones Invitational Golf Tournament was held Aug. 5-7,  at Highlands Country Club. The tournament is named after the legendary Bobby Jones and features Walker Cup players from the United States, Great Britain, and Ireland.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ghost Hunters of Asheville owner Pepper Paris teaches Center for Life Enrichment director Fallon Hovis how to use an EMF detector.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Ghost Hunters of Asheville owner Pepper Paris teaches Center for Life Enrichment director Fallon Hovis how to use an EMF detector.

“I ain’t afraid o’ no ghost”

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
With Halloween right around the corner, the Center for Life Enrichment is bringing an expert in all things haunted from Ghost Hunters of Asheville to give a presentation on ghosts, orbs, spirits and demons.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard spent most of his time during the COVID-19 pandemic practicing his long drive technique at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard spent most of his time during the COVID-19 pandemic practicing his long drive technique at Wildcat Cliffs Country Club.

Long Drive World Champ

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
After hitting a 343-yard drive, Highlands School alumnus Kyle Gabbard is the new Professional Long Drivers Association Amateur World Champion. 16 of the best amateur long drivers traveled to Mesquite, Nev., to compete in the World Championships.
Candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names.

Candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names.

Commission candidates discuss town issues

News Staff
Thursday, October 14, 2021
On Oct. 4, the candidates for the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners were all given the same five questions to answer regarding current issues facing the town, as well as their reason for running. Below, the candidates answers are listed by alphabetical order of their last names. Pat Allen: 1.
Photo by Christopher Smith/STaff Pictured left to right: Jami Fletcher, Meg Ham RT, R, M, CT and Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging, in front of the new 3D mammography machine at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Photo by Christopher Smith/STaff Pictured left to right: Jami Fletcher, Meg Ham RT, R, M, CT and Lori Smith, MBA, RT (R) RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Regional Manager Radiology/Imaging, in front of the new 3D mammography machine at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

Breast Cancer Awareness 2021

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 14, 2021
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the radiology department at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital encourages residents to get regular mammograms to catch breast cancer early.