Mayor on Duty

I called a special meeting of the town board last Monday afternoon to discuss the governor’s new orders concerning wearing masks in state facilities. Governor Cooper had encouraged local governments to consider doing the same. […]

The wording on the masks signs downtown has been changed to read, “masks suggested in crowded areas.” I know some may think that weak mayor caved in and changed the mask requirement. Others might say […]

The Town Board decided wearing a mask in the commercial district of Highlands should remain a requirement despite the relaxed requirements by Gov. Cooper at April’s town board meeting on April 15. The decision comes […]

A major COVID challenge facing our community is how to protect and manage first responders and personnel that continuously interact with the public. County and municipal officials are doing everything possible to keep employees healthy […]

I was gratified to see the Town Board vote at last Thursday’s meeting to require the wearing of face masks on all commercial sidewalks. Board members and I had been receiving concerns about people not […]

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 […]

The Cashiers Area Chamber is partnering with the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to provide valuable Personal Protection Equipment to area small business members in need. Pickup a supply of reusable masks for your employees at Chamber […]

The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation has partnered with the United Way to become a Distribution Partner to deliver over 5,000 essential-face coverings to area nonprofits and grassroots organizations. “One of our main goals this year […]