Deena Bouknight Archives | Laurel Magazine

Joining Rotary’s Resolve

Retired Dr. Michael Crowe is anything but retired, thanks to a full-slate of activities that benefit the community.

The Varied Life of Ann Miller Hopkins

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in Arts in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC, Featured Arts & Culture

The frenetic life of Ann Miller Hopkins has provided a bounty of ideas and images for her writing and art.

Young Golf Ace

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in Featured, Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Though she’s endowed with an almost preternatural talent for the game of golf, for Anna Stiehler it’s still a family and community affair.

Wanderlust

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in Featured Recreation, Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Though Deena clearly cherishes her life here in the Southern Appalachians, the road is always beckoning.

Juneteenth Run for Freedom

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Juneteenth Journey to Freedom Together 5K Run and Fun Walk, set for June 19 at Mark Watson Park in Sylva, is a dynamic way to celebrate Emancipation Day. To register, visit jacksonncnaacp.org.

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Plenty to Celebrate! Independence Day Celebrations

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in Featured What to Do in Highlands and Cashiers NC, What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Burning with a sense of excitement and liberation from the threat of Covid, Plateau communities are ramping up their Fourth of July celebrations.

A Visit with Karen White

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Author Karen White’s new novel spotlights the residents of London during the Blitz and the way their experiences resonated through the decades. She’ll talk about The Last Night in London and her life as a writer in a pair of free presentations – July 9 and 10 at Albert-Carlton Cashiers Community Library and Hudson Library in Highlands.

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Somewhat Back to Normal

Issue: 2021/06 – June | by Deena Bouknight in What to do in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Come on in! Hudson and Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library are back to normal and offering new services (like these neat Take and Make kits) for their patrons.