A pair of fire trucks hoisted a giant American flag across NC 106 on Thursday morning as a procession of emergency vehicles with lights flashing passed underneath.
For three months we have been taking measures with the hope of stopping the COVID-19 virus from coming to the Highlands Plateau.
In the past six days the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Macon County has risen from seven to 18.
Last weekend and Memorial Day were somber occasions. I attended the American Legion Memorial Day Ceremony where the fallen heroes of past wars were remembered.
The May meeting of the Highlands Town Board will be held tonight at 7 p.m. by way of Zoom.
The information for accessing the meeting is on the town website.
During a normal spring, Memorial Day is a big deal in Macon County.
The United States census takes place every 10 years, with the goal being to count how many people are residing nationwide and in what locations.
Tuesday before last I was at home eating a sandwich for lunch. Chief Harrell called me and said he needed to meet with me and the town manager at my office as soon as possible.
I am hopeful that Governor’s Cooper’s Phase one plan will be on track to go into effect tomorrow at 5 p.m. I know our merchants will be glad to open their stores, albeit on a limited basis.
Life as it was in December of 2019 isn’t close to coming back.
What the “new normal” will look like is still unknown.