Opinion

Mayor on Duty - Vaccine clinics a team effort

At last week’s town board meeting I thanked all who have made the Highlands Cashiers Vaccination Clinic possible. I want to take the time to again recognize this outstanding service to the community again. The clinic served not just Highlands and Cashiers, but an entire two county region.

Main Street paving plan a positive

The North Carolina Department of Transportation takes a lot of heat, both from the public and from local government bodies. Road construction projects are easy to make a joke about and to be completely fair, the NCDOT doesn’t exactly have a sterling track record for being an efficient organization.

Mayor on Duty - Board meeting to feature paving plan

Tonight is the February Highlands Town Board meeting by way of Zoom. The access codes are on the town website.  The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with public comment. The board will hear from several groups concerning events planned for the spring and summer.

Possible board leak causes concern

What is going on with the Highlands board of commissioners? It’s a fair question. Following a January virtual board meeting that is best described as “disjointed,” the board finds itself the topic of conversation in multiple circles from local coffee shops to Georgia law offices.