March 2025 | Page 2 of 6 | Laurel Magazine

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Hairy Situation

Donna finds herself in a hairy situation (and our editor Luke discovers what Nair is).

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Supporting Our First Responders

Issue: April 2025 | by Josh Bryson, Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation in Lifestyles & Wellness in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Highlands Cashiers Health Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Plateau’s first responders and helping to lift the safety of the community for everyone.

Highlands and Good Finds

Issue: April 2025 | by Stuart Ferguson in History in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Stuart uncovers a century-old heart-felt message from Highlands’ own Louise Rand Bascom.

A History of Books

Issue: April 2025 | by Luke Osteen in History in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

A trio of community cultural powerhouses are celebrating their anniversaries this year.

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Homes in the Sky

Issue: April 2025 | by Tracy Foor, Highlands Historical Society in History in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Highlands Historical Society’s exclusive home tour, set for June 21, illuminates the history and artistry embedded within a trio of magnificent houses. For information and reservations, visit highlandshistory.com.

Summer Camps For Kids

Issue: April 2025 | by Luke Osteen in Lake Toxaway

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute’s Summer STEM and Space Exploration Camps are looking for young adventurers – visit pari.edu/camps/summer-camps.

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New Owners of Toxaway Market

Issue: April 2025 | by Mary Jane McCall in Lake Toxaway

Tradition and a commitment to quality lie at the heart of Lauren and Chris Wiener’s purchase of the Historic Toxaway Market.

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One-of-a-Kind Finds

Issue: April 2025 | by Mary Jane McCall in Shopping in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

For homeowners and contractors and the relentlessly curious, a visit to Reclamations is an exciting tumble down the Rabbit’s Hole.

Spring: Refresh, Renew

Issue: April 2025 | by Donna Rhodes in Shopping in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Rusticks’ 33rd season is blossoming with exciting new promises and possibilities. For more information, call (828) 743-3172, extension 1; for design queries, email design@rusticks.com; but come on, you owe it to yourself to give the gallery a careful browse – 32 Canoe Point in Cashiers.