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Photo by The Wilson Times A Honda Odyssey van is vacuumed after gunfire shattered its back window at the Gillette Athletic Complex in Wilson, NC.

Photo by The Wilson Times A Honda Odyssey van is vacuumed after gunfire shattered its back window at the Gillette Athletic Complex in Wilson, NC.

Shooting at all-star game causes Franklin team to withdraw

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Franklin’s All-Star Little League baseball team was on the field when shots were fired at the Gillette Athletic Complex in Wilson on Sunday morning, July 10. “It was a shock to everyone,” said Scott Manshack, one of the team’s coaches.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Chainsaw carver and owner of Extreme Sculpting, Chris Lantz, said his overall goal is to carve large pieces that houses are centered around.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Chainsaw carver and owner of Extreme Sculpting, Chris Lantz, said his overall goal is to carve large pieces that houses are centered around.

Rev up the saw: Lantz shares carving talent around Plateau, WNC, nation

Highlander Editor
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
13 years ago, Chris Lantz left his home with nothing but the clothes on his back, a twenty-dollar bill, a pack of cigarettes and a dream to become the best chainsaw carver in the world. A couple of days later, Lantz was homeless, sleeping in an onion cellar on two church pews.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center’s farm manager Joey Kyle will give a lecture on foraging for wild foods Tuesday, July 12, at The Mountain.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center’s farm manager Joey Kyle will give a lecture on foraging for wild foods Tuesday, July 12, at The Mountain.

Kyle to give lecture on foraging for CLE

Highlander Editor
Thursday, July 7, 2022
For those interested in foraging wild plants and mushrooms, look no further than the Center for Life Enrichments lecture with Joey Kyle, co-manager of The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center’s farm. “I think this class will be a good introduction to wild mushroom identification,” Kyle said.
Photo by Michael O'Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle Ed Belcak raised the concerns about the dangerous road conditions.

Photo by Michael O'Hearn/Crossroads Chronicle Ed Belcak raised the concerns about the dangerous road conditions.

Cedar Creek residents unsatisfied with paving project

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
For the past month, Cedar Creek Road residents have been dealing with a road resurfacing project that has made the artery into Cashiers dangerous to travel. One of those residents is Edward Belcak, who has been asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to come back and fix the road.
Photo by Will Woolever/The Franklin Press Representatives from agencies throughout the county participate at the Mental Health Task Force meeting.

Photo by Will Woolever/The Franklin Press Representatives from agencies throughout the county participate at the Mental Health Task Force meeting.

Working together to improve mental health services in Macon County

News Staff
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Macon County’s mental health and addiction providers are working together to better coordinate their services and strategies. At a meeting of the county’s Mental Health Task Force, June 9 in the Robert C.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Kids lined up for the sack race at last year’s Fourth of July events.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff Kids lined up for the sack race at last year’s Fourth of July events.

Fourth of July events around the Plateau

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 30, 2022
For those looking to show off their patriotism there are plenty of options during the Fourth of July. Highlands Events In Highlands there is a full day of activities scheduled around town. Boy Scouts will be shooting off water rockets starting at 9 a.m., at the Highlands baseball field. At 11 a.
Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff A friendly pup at the Highlands Motoring Festival this year.

Photo by Christopher Lugo/Staff A friendly pup at the Highlands Motoring Festival this year.

Keeping furry friends cool this summer

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
With temperatures rising to the high 90s during the summer, The Highlander spoke with Cashiers Highlands Humane Society executive director David Stroud to find ways to stay cool and avoid heat stroke for humans and animals alike.
Submitted Photo Connie Regan-Blake will present a workshop on storytelling at the CLE today, at 3 p.m.

Submitted Photo Connie Regan-Blake will present a workshop on storytelling at the CLE today, at 3 p.m.

One of America’s most celebrated storytellers to present at CLE

Highlander Editor
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Internationally known storyteller, Connie Regan-Blake will be presenting a workshop on storytelling at the Center for Life Enrichment in Highlands today. Growing up in the American South, Regan-Blake said she was surrounded by storytelling at a young age.