During the public comment period of the July Town Board meeting, commissioners heard from Bob Irwin concerning Short-term Rentals, (see story above) from Dennis Wilson about renovating the Community Building kitchen and from Dr. Scott […]
At the March 18 Town Board meeting, commissioners amended the town’s Code of Ethics to include a sixth element regarding disclosing closed session information to the public under the threat of censure. As outlined, the […]
Highlands Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amendment to the Town’s Emergency Ordinance that mandates everyone wear face coverings on commercial sidewalks and inside businesses at yesterday’s monthly board meeting. The amendment went into effect […]
Short-term accommodations required to register with Town before reopening Highlands Town Board held a special meeting this morning and voted unanimously to lift restrictions that limited restaurants to curbside delivery, now allowing inside takeout. N.C. […]
Three new people were appointed to the town’s Planning Board, but not all commissioners voted for the appointments. At Thursday night’s Town Board meeting, Assistant Planning Director Michael Mathis presented the appointees who were recommended […]
At the Town Board’s November meeting last week, Highlands Board of Commissioners were given a brief breakdown of the new Highlands Fire & Rescue facility planned across from the Highlands Post Office at 149 Franklin […]
Running for re-election Tuesday, Nov. 5 are Commissioners, John Dotson, Eric Pierson, and Brian Stiehler. Opposing them are Marc Hehn, Nick McCall, Michael Rogers, and Hank Ross. There are three seats open on the board. […]
The North Carolina Senate is in its second week of session and has yet to take up consideration of hearing a vote on overriding Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of the budget. With no vote, the […]
Running for re-election Tuesday, Nov. 5 are Commissioners, John Dotson, Eric Pierson, and Brian Stiehler. Opposing them are Marc Hehn, Nick McCall, Michael Rogers and Hank Ross. Each candidate has been asked to answer six […]
Two years ago, candidates running for Highlands Town Board ran unopposed. This year there will be seven candidates on the ballot – three incumbents and four contenders. Running for re-election are Commissioners, John Dotson, Eric […]
After serving on The Bascom Board for the past seven years, five of which were as Chair, Mike Campbell is passing the baton to incoming Chair Bill Reeves. “It’s been a privilege to serve The […]
Habitable attics and basements have always been allowed in Highlands’ residential districts so why not in the business districts? That was one of two issues discussed and ultimately recommended by the Planning Board at this […]
Dogwood Health Trust (Dogwood) a recently formed North Carolina nonprofit, private non-operating foundation, announced additions to its initial Board of Directors on Aug. 23. Dogwood Health Trust will become operational only if the contemplated transaction […]