Mayor on Duty - 8.3.23
The period of July through August is an easy, laid-back time in Highlands.
The period of July through August is an easy, laid-back time in Highlands.
The makeup of Macon County’s registered voters has changed considerably over the years. New voters are moving in, and some existing voters are changing their party affiliation.
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
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
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
It may be 80 degrees and sunny right now.
But soon enough, the crisp air of fall will be sneaking into the mountains of Western North Carolina.
What direction is Highlands headed?
That is the biggest question as the political season begins to heat up at 4118 feet.
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?
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
Baseball Hall of Fame member Ted Williams once said, “Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three out of every 10 times and be considered great.”