Sometime during my first term as mayor, I was invited to a meeting at the Lakeside Restaurant, where hospitality and food service folks had gathered, along with Chamber of Commerce representatives.
What a year it has been in Highlands.
It’s been so busy, it’s hard to pick just the top handful of stories from the calendar headed 2023.
The Christmas season gives us time to slow down and reflect. I did just that after the December town board meeting. I realized that meeting marked the tenth anniversary of my first swearing-in as
Highlands is one of the most generous communities anywhere.
A critical shortage of workforce housing plagues communities and economic development across the nation. What are the factors that contribute to the shortage? Let’s start off with off-the-chart b
It’s no secret that area businesses are still in need of staff.
At the end of November, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned their long session. There were over 1,500 bills introduced. Our staff and I tried to track bills that could impact Highlands,
Thanksgiving may be over, but there is plenty to be thankful for in Highlands.
Even some ill-timed rain.
On election night, I went to a couple of parties for the candidates awaiting election results.
There’s no place like home for the holidays.