If you’ve had the pleasure of enjoying a film, a play, or a rousing musical at Highlands Playhouse, it was well worth the price of admission…and then some. Here’s […]
Scott Low’s been tangled up in blue ever since he first heard Bob Dylan sing his iconic hit live. The lyrics grabbed Scott by his heartstrings, spun him around a […]
“Where would Highlands be without them?” That’s what area business owners in the hospitality, construction, and service industries ask daily. “Them” refers to the hundreds of seasonal, guest, and immigrant […]
If you want a rustic mountain experience with all the modern conveniences look no further than the Laurelwood Inn, located near the Cashiers Crossroads. In 1995 Bob and Lise Dews […]
Everyone has a legendary teacher in his/her history. Mine was Mrs. Simpson. She taught Latin when Latin was still cool. Should a student have the audacity to call Latin a […]
October is Worldwide Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Men are also susceptible to this disease, though not as frequently […]
Breakthroughs in tuberculosis treatment in the early 1900s sky-rocketed Highlands’ fame. From 1908-1918 Mary Lapham with her compassionate, innovative medical remedies, got herself noticed in a big way. 2018 marks […]
Barns, particularly historical ones, have unique personalities and lofty stories to tell. Whiteside Brewing Co., which opened earlier this year, established residence in Cashiers’ old Ezekiel Barn. The brewery is […]
Josh and Caron Stover, new owners of Highlands’ SweeTreats, are changing the world one delicious bite at a time. Josh is using his 3D printing business in Atlanta to rocket […]
Jill Wolfe, like all successful artists, is constantly reinventing herself. Since her last interview with The Laurel, she’s shifted from outdoor shows and a fairly realistic style to studio work, […]
