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The Joy of Growing Native

It’s inarguable that the Plateau is one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth.  That’s because the climate and ecosystem here are unlike any other place, even in the surrounding Southern Appalachian region.  The isolated nature and high altitude of the geography, combined with the temperate rainforest climate, creates a diverse ecosystem of animals, insects, and rare plants.  …

Fly-Fishing Fun

The Three River Fly Fishing Festival returns on April 25-27, offering anglers from near and far an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of fly fishing, fun and camaraderie.  Now in its ninth year, this fundraiser for the Town of Highlands Scholarship Fund offers men and women of all ages the chance to fish our miles of beautiful streams and rivers, …

Shelby Comin’ Round the Mountain

Highlands Motoring Festival rolls back into town June 6-9 this year and promises to be bigger and better than ever.  The highlight of this four-day event is the Cars in the Park classic car show held on Saturday, June 8, at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park.  Organizers expect 125 entrants and more than 2,500 visitors on show day. This show draws …


Sew What

We’re always trying new things and offering new services at Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. But I’ll bet you can’t guess what we’ve come up with now. I can hear you already: “So what?” That’s right! How’d you guess? “Sew what?” is really an open-ended question. It turns out you can sew lots of things, thanks to the library’s new policy …

Changing Seasons at the Hudson

Highlands is finally shrugging off its winter coat and opening into riotous bloom, and Hudson Library is warming up for the busy season. But first, change.  Karen Hawk, a mainstay at Hudson’s circulation desk for a decade, is turning over a new leaf in her own life this Spring with her retirement – her last day as a working woman …

Creative Collaborations

Spring offers two exciting exhibitions at The Bascom.  From now through June 16, the main floor Bunzl Gallery will launch the first in a series of annual exhibitions celebrating the creativity of fellows and students of neighboring arts centers.  This year, The Bascom is proud to highlight works by fellows of The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, Georgia.  This exhibition, …


Easter Celebrations

For many of us, Easter marks the unofficial beginning of the Spring season in the mountains.   Easter weekend is a great time to join your friends, families, and neighbors to celebrate this special season.  From Easter egg hunts, delicious brunches, and sunrise services, to traditional worship services, you’ll find plentiful opportunities to celebrate this special weekend. Of course, there …

Great Art was a Great Success!

On a cold and rainy night in February, a group of 88 art lovers from the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau ventured out to experience the true warmth of community partnership. Great Art On Screen: Van Gogh was the first in a series of four films presented as a partnership between The Highlands Performing Arts Center (PAC) and The Bascom: A Center For The Visual …

Delicious Boosts

Last November, Highlands hosted its annual Food and Wine Festival.   Staged at multiple venues throughout Highlands over the course of four days, the festival celebrates the culture and unique beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains through food, wine and music. This uniquely intimate experience creates a positive economic impact on all aspects of life in Highlands. It brings increased …


Give Your Social Media Wings

Introducing the Laurel Social Butterfly Media Team! The Laurel Magazine’s new social media marketing team is passionate about elevating results – with our clients, within our four walls, and with our community. As our digital marketing capabilities expand to include social media, we’re excited to announce that we have partnered with Social Media Marketing Strategist Donna Rymer of Channelside Advertising.  …

Making Marketing Magic Happen

It’s no secret that The Laurel has been Western Carolina’s visitors’ and residents’ go-to information source for almost two decades. In the spirit of staying on top of the latest publication advances, the magazine is about to get even more beautiful, more entertaining, more friendly, and, best of all, more technologically savvy.  Thanks to our new staff addition, Sarah Fielding, …

Free Business Classes

Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Southwestern Community College have joined ranks for an open Business Education Series.  Whether your business is merely a plan on paper or a highly successful enterprise, the “Succession Planning for Your Biz” workshop, set for March 27th, has a space waiting for you.  Learn how to build a management talent pool, creating and growing feeder …