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, […]
Robechhi’s words are echoed by Carolina Gallery’s Leslie Jeffery and Mary Lou Bilbro. Artists themselves, they were deeply sympathetic to peers who’d lost representation when the John Collette, Ann Jacobs, […]
Fans of film and food, don your best bib and tucker and head for the Highlands Playhouse’s 2018 Foodie Film Festival. On October 26, 27, and 28, the Playhouse will […]
Jenny Mixon breaks through the limitations of ordinary wall paint to create faux finishes that fool the eye, delight the spirit, and wow-up a room. With 25 years of painting […]
“Where would Highlands be without them?” That’s what area business owners in the hospitality, construction, and service industries ask daily. Them are the hundreds of seasonal, guest, and immigrant workers […]
In the year of America’s Bicentennial when Gay Townsend and business partner Paulette Crabtree opened Sashay Around, styles were very different from today. Floor-length gowns with padded shoulders were standard […]
The Highlands Chamber of Commerce is in the process of launching its new website in tandem with a dynamic Customer Relationship Management program. Enthusiasm has risen dramatically as Chamber members […]
