Your Neighbors
High Point Businesswoman Founds The Buy Black Guide
Temoura Jefferies, High Point educator and entrepreneur, knows that in the face of division in our country, one way to unite and support the Black community is to buy from Black-owned businesses. But as she began to dig online for some sort of list or directory of Black-owned businesses in the Triad, she was sorely disappointed…
Read MoreDiscover Your Neighbors: The Lessards
There are some members of our community that have become such pillars that it’s hard for us to imagine the city without them. When we think of them, we think of the ways they have planted deep roots, started community-focused initiatives, or given of their time to make High Point a better home…
Read MoreNo Simple Birthday: A Parade Celebration for 101st Birthday
When Marianne King’s family started planning how they would celebrate her grandmother’s birthday on April 25, they all discussed how this year they would do something small. For the past decade, the family has been celebrating their grandmother, Jean Warwick Nadeau, in big ways. Now, on…
Read MoreDo What You Can: High Point Nurse Serves in New York
With the extended stay-at-home order, we can easily find ourselves discouraged by another long stretch of days stuck inside. And while it can feel like all of the updates we hear each day consist of more and more…
Read MoreSteven Beck: Blending His Love for Labs & Landscapes
For Steven Beck, Black Dog Lawn Care and Landscapes is more than just a business; it’s where so much of his life has led. Growing up in High Point, Steven remembers learning lessons from his father, who was a veterinarian, and his grandfather, who would landscape while…
Read MoreFrom Doctor to Community Leader: The Life of Dr. Otis Tillman
One of our goals at High Point Discovered is to celebrate not only present-day men and women who are making our city great with their lives, businesses, families, and generosity, but also our city’s forefathers and mothers, who laid a firm foundation for High Point to grow. One…
Read MoreVoices of HP: Annabella Boatwright
As the product of two artist parents, Annabella Boatwright practically grew up with a pen in her hand. With the lifelong inspiration of her parents, Annabella discovered printmaking in college and fell in love. “I love how I still get to draw for design purposes, and a style comes out during the carving process…
Read MoreVoices of HP: Shane Key
We are lucky enough to call this guy a friend, not just some musician on stage. We recently spoke with Shane Key to learn more about him and his passion for music so we could share it with all of our readers. Shane provides live music for events ranging from weddings, and birthdays to corporate parties. There is no doubt…
Read MoreDiscover Your Neighbors: Lori Teppara
At the FIT HUB fitness boutique, the buzzword is personal. From personal training sessions to small group classes to personalized nutrition consulting, FIT HUB’s goal is to make health and fitness enjoyable and individualized…
Read MoreSanta Cliff is Coming to Town: High Point’s Famous Santa
Today Santa Cliff is one of the most famous Santas in the world. His picture has made its way across the globe, on gift bags, in portraits, and in advertisements. He has been inducted, alongside other famous Santas like Mickey Rooney, into the Santa Hall of Fame. His wife of more than 50 years might deny being…
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