Opinion

Mayor on Duty - 7.27.23

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Highlands is moving into a period of evaluation and reflection concerning where we are as a community and where we should go into the future.  We do this every two years with the fall municipal ele

Another step toward connectivity

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Several years ago during a Macon County Economic Development Commission meeting, former county commissioner Ronnie Beale made it clear that broadband connectivity was going to be an issue for Weste

Mayor on Duty - 7.20.23

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Before July, I was optimistic that the North Carolina Legislature would pass a budget and adjourn sometime in July; however, when the legislators reassembled on July 11, things went south very fast

Mayor on Duty - 7.13.23

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It is the time of the year when I again get this question. Mayor, what are you going to do about the town providing more parking?

Mayor on Duty - 7.6.23

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This past Saturday, Sallie and I had the honor of attending the Benefactors Breakfast that kicked off Community Day at the Bascom Visual Arts Center.  It was good to be with friends and realize tha