Mayor on Duty
Last week I met at town hall with Brian Burch, the NCDOT Division 14 Engineer. Also, at the meeting was Wesley Grindstaff, the division road maintenance engineer and Steven Buchanan the division traffic engineer. Chief […]
Tractor Trailer
Mayor on Duty: Town board to discuss bear problem at meeting tomorrow
The October meeting of the Highlands Town Board is tomorrow night (Oct. 18) at 7 p.m. It will be held at the Highlands Conference Center next to the ball field. Public comment will be the […]
Mayor on Duty
Recent feedback makes me think some folks view the Highlands Plateau as a sovereign nation where citizens control everything. On the other hand, current situations remind me that is not the case. In the discussion […]
Town board to discuss tractor trailers on US 64
Everyone familiar with the Cullasaja Gorge Road (Highway 64) dreads seeing an 18-wheeler in front of them because they know they’re in for the long haul. Four-axle and larger trucks are not allowed to travel […]