There's so much more need for experienced managers, it's become clear to us that we can't accept the kind of read more

There's so much more need for experienced managers, it's become clear to us that we can't accept the kind of turnover we used to have.

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been read more

I think the building needs to be used for economic development and I don't think Smoky Mountain Development has been able to accomplish that. They need that off their plate. It is in Haywood County so let Haywood County take it and make something out of it.

I happen to think it's safer having the people out of the token booths than in the token booths. When read more

I happen to think it's safer having the people out of the token booths than in the token booths. When they're circulating, they're much more, you know, 'eyes and ears' than when they're stuck in a booth.

If you ask me, do I believe there will be a Chinese competitor in a number of years, the answer read more

If you ask me, do I believe there will be a Chinese competitor in a number of years, the answer is yes.

Replacing McCabe was a big step for Jake. He had seasoned kids around him.

Replacing McCabe was a big step for Jake. He had seasoned kids around him.

The best economic development strategy for the next few years lies in fostering entrepreneurs.

The best economic development strategy for the next few years lies in fostering entrepreneurs.

We lack a clear statement where the newspaper apologizes for the offense and stand by it.

We lack a clear statement where the newspaper apologizes for the offense and stand by it.

No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

No, you can't call your vote in. You have to be there on the floor to vote.

It has always been a mixed bag, being the spouse of a political figure. Just as it is true that read more

It has always been a mixed bag, being the spouse of a political figure. Just as it is true that you and your family life come second, you also get great privilege and access to power, and power just on your own. They've known that, and we've known that, and that's a reason they haven't complained.