55+ min ago  (167+ words) Written by: Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing, The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts "The Bascom has always believed in supporting living artists, not only by presenting their work, but also giving them the time and resources to pursue…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (294+ words) Written by: Marlene Osteen When Karen Hunt and her husband Mike Lewine decided it was time to simplify their lives, it was no small undertaking. Tretiakov built the home on speculation, placed it on the market " and within a week…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (434+ words) Written by: Donna Rhodes Sapphire's The Divide is sky-high heaven. Its trails connect to habitat, haven, and home. It's where trail heads originate, joining hiking paths over hundreds of acres through Panthertown, Bald Rock, The Divide, and as far as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (476+ words) Restoring a Landmark'thelaurelmagazine. com Hudson Library " founded 142 years ago and long central to Highlands life " is embarking on a major renovation to preserve its legacy and create a more welcoming, modern space for generations to come. We at The Laurel…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (320+ words) Written by: Danielle Hernandez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of WNC In communities like Cashiers and Highlands, we pride ourselves on being neighbors who show up " supporting local schools, small businesses, and one another. One of the most powerful ways to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (421+ words) Written by: Luke Osteen Last month Highlands Police Chief Andrea Holland told the Town Board that there'd been an outbreak of distemper among the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau's raccoon and fox populations. That got us here at The Laurel " all of us…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (183+ words) Written by: Sue Blair - Carpe Diem Farms Happy April to each one of you who follow the stories of Carpe Diem Farms, the horses and the program activities that we share. I have been neglectful in writing, getting the latest…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (315+ words) Written by: Laura Lamont, Summit Charter School With growing enrollment, particularly in Grades 6-12, Summit Charter School is expanding its campus to better support student life and learning. Thanks to the generosity of our Phase II Expansion campaign donors, construction is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (422+ words) Written by: Donna Rhodes The studio brings together designers who understand both the region and the thoughtful approach J. Banks is known for " designers like Sarah Kowalski, whose experience and long family history in the area enrich her work. Sarah brings…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (431+ words) Written by: Luke Osteen Once a Cold War satellite-tracking station shrouded in mystery, the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute continues to evolve as a gateway to deep space. This spring, the Rosman nonprofit reached a new milestone when NASA selected PARI…...