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    • News & Culture

    Employee Spotlight: Britney Via, Teller

    Britney Via, a teller at the Bath County branch in Hot Springs, has been a part of the Highlands Community Bank family since May 2020. She demonstrates a solid commitment to both her role and the local community. Whether it’s handling teller duties or ensuring protection against fraud, Britney goes the extra mile to assist our customers in any way possible.

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    The Difference When Choosing Highlands Community Bank

    Life is full of changes. Right here in the Alleghany Highlands community, we’ve seen lots of change in the last couple of years as folks have been navigating through the aftermath of the pandemic. In addition to small businesses, we’ve noticed that many big banks have been closing up shop in the Highlands area. Without bank branches being easily accessible, many have been left wondering what to do.

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    Winning Workplace Wellness

    National Employee Wellness Month takes place in June each year. This special month-long observation is celebrated annually. Its purpose is to raise awareness of workplaces’ unique role in building a positive, healthy environment for employees everywhere. National Employee Wellness Month was created to shed light on the fact that organizations that value professional and personal wellness are known to be very successful. Organizations that uphold a holistic approach attract top talent, drive employee retention and flourish overall.

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    Highlands Community Bank Receives Business of the Year Award

    Highlands Community Bank runs on the belief that the communities in the Alleghany Highlands deserve a bank that prioritizes local decision-making that keeps money in the community. For years, we’ve strived to help businesses grow and individuals flourish, celebrating their successes every step of the way.

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    Tips to Avoid Scams Related to COVID-19

    Since the signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, identity thieves and fraudsters have profited from a new set of ways to scam businesses and individuals. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Services, and United States Secret Service have urged all Americans to be on the lookout for criminal fraud related to economic impact payments and the Paycheck Protection Program.

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