The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are going to be felt for decades to come in a variety of arenas.
As we move into spring, many activities are underway on the plateau. I know the construction in the downtown area is disruptive, as well as disturbing, for some folks.
Hiring employees in Highlands can be difficult in the best of conditions.
Ran Shaffner, the archivist emeritus for the Highlands Historical Society, wrote an interesting article in the February/March Plateau Magazine. It is entitled, “Allowing the Soul to Bloom.”
Today is the annual town retreat which consists of staff presentations and board Q&A of budget needs for fiscal year 2021-22. The town website has the Zoom information so folks can see and hea
Pet owners are cut from a bit of a different cloth.
Being the governor of any state is difficult.
Being the governor of a state that is almost equally divided by the two major political parties is even more so.
I’m aware of a recent flurry of talk about how the town has permitted subdivisions without citizens knowing what was happening Similar talk has centered around the new fire station.
At last week’s town board meeting I thanked all who have made the Highlands Cashiers Vaccination Clinic possible.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation takes a lot of heat, both from the public and from local government bodies.