Mayor on Duty
We recently vacationed on the shores of the Florida Panhandle. It was wonderful to be with grandchildren and children. I never get away from Highlands where I do not stop to compare notes. The same […]
July
“The Man Who Loved Georgia Tech” at Hudson Library
The Honorable Lawrence Wood “Chip” Robert Jr. (1887-1976) was a famous Atlanta architect, FDR’s right-hand man, a power in national politics, and one of the creators of the Marshall Plan. Highlands’ own Susan Robert, author […]
Dave Drake Studio Barn Sale
The 7th annual pottery sales will be held in the historic Dave Drake Studio Barn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 27-29, formerly known as the Crane’s riding stable. Enjoy wonderful and beautiful handmade […]
Rotary Club of Highlands
Elizabeth Spaulding, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters based in Highlands since 2002, was the featured speaker at the meeting of the Rotary Club of Highlands on July. She was introduced by Rotary Club […]
Two Highlanders Help those Stranded on the Border of Mexico
There are areas along the U.S./Mexico border where families and other refugees gather and wait while seeking asylum into the United States. Highlanders Diane McPhail and Jeannie Macleod collaborated with a group called Kino Border […]
First Ever Father-Daughter Officers at HPD
The Highlands Police Department recently hired Courtney Moore Swanson who was sworn in July 9. Her father, Officer Tim Moore has been on the department since 2011. “I had mixed feelings about Courtney becoming a […]
Mission Health unveils ‘mega’ foundation
Foundation said to be significant outcome of HCA Healthcare acquisition In March, when Mission Health announced its plans to merge with HCA Healthcare, the formation of a mega foundation was touted as being a huge benefit […]
Highlands Bolivian Mission Fundraiser Coming Soon
The Highlands Bolivian Mission is holding its semi-annual Bolivian Auction on Monday, August 13 at the Faith & Fellowship Hall at the Highlands United Methodist Church on Main Street. This event will begin at 6 […]
Kids Give Shape to their Imagination through Pottery
The Bascom in Highlands runs a week-long pottery workshop for children lead by Ceramics Teaching Resident Beth West. The kids learn basic pottery techniques and then create their masterpieces. “We make clay more accessible to […]
Methodist Church Holds Open House for New Addition
The Highlands United Methodist Church held an open house July 15 to show parishioners and the public the completed expansion to the building at 315 Main Street, Highlands, N.C. The addition includes a Faith and […]