The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

The sun is rising again above Rocky Fork Lake State Park. Recent cause for a renewed optimism and community spirit was followed by a glorious late February sunrise and 77-degree temperatures on Friday, Feb. 24. Thanks to all those – from the taxpayers to private businesses and residents to public officials – for lighting the way forward

Of all the villages and communities in Highland County, I suppose I have to admit that I’ve always held Fairfax as one of my favorites. There are many reasons. And there are many stories collected over the past half-century. (Not all of which are suitable for publication.) Kirk Dickey, a longtime Fairfax resident – and former pal of the late Oscar-winning actor John Wayne – recently stopped by The Highland County Press with a little bit of Fairfax history that was news to me.

Of all the villages and communities in Highland County, I suppose I have to admit that I’ve always held Fairfax as one of my favorites. There are many reasons. And there are many stories collected over the past half-century. (Not all of which are suitable for publication.) Kirk Dickey, a longtime Fairfax resident – and former pal of the late Oscar-winning actor John Wayne – recently stopped by The Highland County Press with a little bit of Fairfax history that was news to me.

Of all the villages and communities in Highland County, I suppose I have to admit that I’ve always held Fairfax as one of my favorites. There are many reasons. And there are many stories collected over the past half-century. (Not all of which are suitable for publication.) Kirk Dickey, a longtime Fairfax resident – and former pal of the late Oscar-winning actor John Wayne – recently stopped by The Highland County Press with a little bit of Fairfax history that was news to me.

Almost everyone has a Bill Bear story. Or two. Or 10. Surely, everyone in Pricetown and Buford has a Bill Bear story. What a true character. And what a personality.

Welcome to the Fourth Estate, Hayden Taylor. (A word to the wise: You might want to avoid the whiskey writers for at least a couple of decades.)

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the United States will observe the 75th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. One can hope that President Obama – and all Americans – will give this moment its full due respect and remembrance. The Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was one of those defining moments in world history.