Happy New Year, Patrick.
It is incredible, I haven’t spoken to you since last year! Seriously, it has been a while since we talked. We have been through a blessed holiday season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and a New Year. The sights and sounds were festive, and the beauty of the season shone bright. We had several tourists travel through the community, visiting our fantastic home.
Thank you, Patrick, for all the work you put in over the last several months. With our historical attractions, natural beauty, location, rural hometown living, and the hospitality shown throughout our county, promoting tourism is effortless.
Now that we are in January, we are gearing up for another incredible year. The upcoming tourist season looks great. We have good news for travelers: Highway 58 is looking good, and they are close to finishing the “Lovers Leap” portion, which will take you to the top of the mountain with ease. Our hospital is slated to open on Monday. We do not think much of it as a tourist thing, but it is essential to the traveler and to us, just in case you need it.
We have several significant events being planned this year to promote and celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary. I ask that you keep an eye on our website. Also, in case you didn’t know, WHEO 1270am and 92.7fm give daily updates on the community calendar. They can be heard all over the world online at www.wheoradio.com.
Next time I write, I will give you a year-in-review and drop more info about upcoming events.
As always! Come, Get Lost and Find Yourself here!!!
Love yaw!
James Houchins
Director of Economic Development and Tourism
