Happy Fall, y’all! We are so excited that Autumn is finally here! How about you?! There are just so many fun events and activities to do at this time of year, like looking at all the Fall foliage. We may be biased, but there’s truly nothing like the views here in the Alleghany Highlands. Not to mention the community itself! We have so many fantastic, locally-owned shops and restaurants that help make this area we know and love. Moreover, they are worth visiting. So we put together a list of some of our favorite places here to help you plan out the perfect Autumn adventure!
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Small Business Spotlight: Hamilton Roots Plant Shop
Originally, plant parenting was just a hobby for Michele and Adam Kenny. Then the pandemic happened and the pair turned their hobby into a full-blown business. Highlands Community Bank has been honored with the opportunity to help the Hamilton Roots Plant Shop become rooted in the community. Now, Hamilton Roots Plant Shop is the place to go for those hard-to-find houseplants.
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PPP Customer Spotlight: Hillcrest Mansion Inn
The travel industry is a beacon of light for small communities. The Alleghany Highlands has a natural beauty that welcomes tourists to come and enjoy the beautiful nature and small-town experience. While driving through Clifton Forge, you may notice a commanding estate perched atop the hill on McCormick Boulevard. Here, the Hillcrest Mansion Inn stands tall and provides endless views of the Alleghany Highlands.
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Employee Spotlight: Nikki Lowry
For the past 7 years, Highlands Community Bank customers in Covington have been greeted by Nikki Lowry, one of the many smiling faces at our branch.
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Alleghany Arts Council Looks Toward the Future with the Help of Highlands Community Bank
A thriving arts and culture community can be the key to a thriving local and tourism economy. In the Alleghany Highlands, there’s plenty of Appalachian-inspired arts and culture to go around. Since 1953, Alleghany Arts Council has played an important role in keeping the community thriving.
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The Historic Masonic Theatre Keeps the Ghost Light on With the Help of a Paycheck Protection Loan
On any given day, you can find a ghost light shining brightly on stage at the Historic Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge. The light is there to shine when the theatre is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. For the months since COVID-19 shut down public gatherings, the light has continued to shine.
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