Posts Tagged ‘2019’
Courage, Connection and Creativity: Telling the Stories of our City
When our founder, Christi Barbour, went to the High Point Young Professionals Summit in November of last year, she heard a local High Pointer she had never met speaking on arts in the city. As she listened, she found out he had worked as a band director at T.W. Andrews High School…
Read MoreVoices Discovered: Chris Whitesell
When Chris Whitesell created New Path Digital, he started with the idea that digital marketing and advertising has to keep up with growing technology. Dedicated to driving results for their clients, with their…
Read MoreHot Spots for Vegetarians
We’ve got some amazing restaurants here in High Point, which should be no secret to frequent readers of our blog. If you’re looking for a tasty treat – from burgers to wings to tacos – we’ve got delectable suggestions for you…
Read MoreExtraordinary Educators: Nita Canon, Afzal Khan, Candace Scott
Happy National STEM/STEAM Day! To celebrate we have a new round of Extraordinary Educators we want you to meet. This week we’re introducing you to Nita Canon, Afzal Khan, and Candace Scott. These three teachers are STEM teachers…
Read MoreFaith & Culture in High Point
One thing that we love about our city is its diversity. During Black History Month, you may remember our story on the incredible Glenn Chavis, a local historian and resident expert in the history of African Americans in High Point…
Read MoreBest in the Biz: Cold Fusion Pops
For Mike Kerkado, trip after trip to the grocery store led him to feel frustrated by the lack of healthy sweet treats available to him and his family. “The options are filled with preservatives and ingredients that we could not even pronounce!” he says. But instead of giving up, Mike decided to do something about this dilemma, and the idea for Cold Fusion Pops…
Read MoreDr. Rebecca Slivka: Voices Discovered
Ever since Dr. Rebecca Slivka was a little girl, she knew she loved animals. And becoming a veterinarian was the only job she knew of that would mean she got to spend time with animals every day. As she got older, she began to…
Read MoreCollege Town; Shared Community
There’s purple running through our veins and Panther pride in the air, so it’s safe to say High Point is officially a college town! What comes with being a college town? All the perks of college – from a growing community to brilliant faculty, trendy spaces, cultural events and team camaraderie…
Read MoreExtraordinary Educators: Coshenda Clark, Wendy Kitley, and Jakima Ledbetter
Educators have long been the pillars of change, growth, and excellence in our community, which is the reason we are celebrating Extraordinary Educators in High Point every month. This month…
Read MoreStars Among Us: Trisha Yearwood Shares what She Loves about HP
One of our favorite Market celebs, who just can’t get enough of High Point, is country superstar, Trisha Yearwood. Along with her growing list of accomplishments and accolades…
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