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HBF creates lecture series in honor of former director

News Staff
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Thanks to an anonymous donor, the Highlands Biological Foundation has created a new lecture series in honor of former director Sonya Carpenter. “Sonya was our director for many years and really shaped the biological foundation into what it is today,” HBF director Charlotte Muir said.
Highlands’ parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., and Cashiers parade will start at 3 p.m., both on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Highlands’ parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., and Cashiers parade will start at 3 p.m., both on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Highlands, Cashiers Christmas Parades to be on same day

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
In the spirit of community, the Cashiers Christmas Parade and the Highlands Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be held on the same day. Highlands’ parade will begin at 10:30 a.m., and Cashiers parade will start at 3 p.m., both on Saturday, Dec. 4.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, 471 Main Street.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Highlands, 471 Main Street.

2021 Empty Bowls Fundraiser set for this weekend

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Highlands Food Pantry’s largest fundraising event, Empty Bowls, is scheduled for this weekend. Food Pantry director Bonnie Dayton said that money from the event is used to supply the pantry for the year.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. In Highlands one group works daily with the Hispanic community on the Plateau.
An example of the merry go round that would be set up in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park.

An example of the merry go round that would be set up in Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park.

New “Snow Fest” coming to Highlands

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce plans on bringing a new festival to the town this winter that will bring in more snow. Last Thursday, the Highlands Town Board of Commissioners conditionally approved for the chamber to go ahead and start planning for the new Snow Fest.

Fly Fishing Festival set for this weekend

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
The Three River Fly Fishing Festival and Tournament is celebrating its 10th Anniversary September 23-25 in Highlands. The group anticipates this event to raise more funds than ever before for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund - approaching $100,000 in total over the years.
The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug. 24, where commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug. 24, where commissioners reached a verbal consensus to enforce all its residential ordinances, which bans short term rentals in R-1.

Public makes more comments on STR situation

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 23, 2021
At the last regularly scheduled Highlands Town Board of Commissioners meeting, Thursday, Sept. 16, the public comment section was full of people raising issues and protecting short term rentals. The comments come in reference to a decision made during a special called meeting on Aug.
Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The Lady Highlanders break down the huddle against Nantahala last Thursday.

Photo by Christopher Smith/Staff The Lady Highlanders break down the huddle against Nantahala last Thursday.

Dominance by Lady Highlanders

Highlander Editor
Thursday, September 16, 2021
The Highlands School varsity girls’ volleyball team dominated last week’s matchup against Nantahala, 3-0. Ashlynn Wilson got things started serving strong for the Lady Highlanders.