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.”
This past weekend I participated in the Village Square Art Show in Founders Park, created by Cynthia Strain 18 years ago and who just retired last year as the coordinator. The Mountain Top Rotary
On Tuesday, Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July and the 247th birthday of the United States.
Last Thursday night, the Highlands Town Board passed the budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The budget will be over 29 million dollars, with about 8 million in the general fund.
A tale of two budgets.
That title doesn’t exactly scream “bestseller.”