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Almond is set to travel to Cashiers on October 22, for a book signing and talk at the Albert Carlton Cashiers Library from 3 – 4 p.m. On Oct. 23, Almond will be in Highlands at Hudson Library from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a signing.

Almond is set to travel to Cashiers on October 22, for a book signing and talk at the Albert Carlton Cashiers Library from 3 – 4 p.m. On Oct. 23, Almond will be in Highlands at Hudson Library from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a signing.

Retired attorney turned author to visit the Plateau after releasing debut novel

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
After 14 years of researching, Michael Almond has released his debut novel, The Tannery, set in Wilkes County, N.C. Born and reared in Pilot Mountain, N.C., Almond came of age during the Civil Rights upheavals of 1960.
Kim Voss was hired one month ago by Midpoint.

Kim Voss was hired one month ago by Midpoint.

Midpoint hires new executive chef

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Kim Voss is no stranger to the kitchen, with a long history of working in the food and beverage industry, which might be why she was hired as the new executive chef of Midpoint restaurant in Highlands. Voss’ family moved from Ft.
The Coalition delivered a brief questionnaire to the candidates and is following up with in-person meetings to discuss their responses and other issues important to residents.

The Coalition delivered a brief questionnaire to the candidates and is following up with in-person meetings to discuss their responses and other issues important to residents.

Highlands Neighborhood Coalition to host meetings with Board of Commissioner candidates

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Representatives of the Highlands Neighborhood Coalition have begun holding meetings with the candidates for Mayor and Board of Commissioners to discuss how each candidate stands on the issues most important to residents and neighborhoods.
Rooted in Highlands can be found on Facebook, theplateau.co, Youtube or Rumble.

Rooted in Highlands can be found on Facebook, theplateau.co, Youtube or Rumble.

Native Highlanders create video series to preserve history of town

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Two Highlands natives are determined to preserve the history of the Town of Highlands by creating a video series titled: Rooted in Highlands. Kevin Fitzpatrick’s family has lived in Highlands since the 1920s and he said he started recording interviews with local Highlanders since the 1970s.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff NCWRC members with town officials and the BEAR task force.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff NCWRC members with town officials and the BEAR task force.

Highlands is BearWise certified

Highlander Editor
Thursday, October 7, 2021
The Town of Highlands and the BEAR task force has worked for several years to become the first BearWise Community in North Carolina.
Submitted Photo Highlands on the Half-Shell is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3.

Submitted Photo Highlands on the Half-Shell is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 3.

Highlands on the Half-Shell set for this weekend

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2021
One of the biggest fundraising events for the Highlands Biological Foundation, Highlands on the Half-Shell, is set for this weekend. The annual fall festival is back after a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The event began in 2014, when board members decided to start a new, fun event.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser raises money for the Highlands Food Pantry.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser raises money for the Highlands Food Pantry.

2021 Empty Bowls

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff David, Magnolia and Jennifer Cunningham with Zack Hedden.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff David, Magnolia and Jennifer Cunningham with Zack Hedden.

Magnolia Republic to host Grand Opening

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Though Magnolia Republic has been open since the Fourth of July, the new restaurant will hold its Grand Opening this weekend for the public. The tapas and wine bar was opened by David Cunningham after years of planning. “We have always wanted to do something,” Cunningham said.