Posts Tagged ‘2020’
Former History Launches Future Opportunities
One of our city’s “claims to fame” is the historic Washington Street. Once deemed the “Black Wall Street,” Washington Street has been home to iconic buildings of culture and history like the Kilby Hotel, Jackie’s Place, and more…
Read MoreAsk a Businesswoman: National Business Women’s Day
Today is National Business Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the founding of the American Business Women’s Association. The mission of the association is “to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations” as well as support those women in growing in their careers…
Read MorePutting “Heart & Sole” into a Virtual Race
In the last six months of 2020, our world has gone virtual out of necessity. From weddings to board room meetings, to classrooms, to church services, to birthday parties, we’ve found a socially distant or virtual way to conduct just about everything…
Read MoreFuel for the Community: The Budding Artichoke
When you step into The Budding Artichoke, you might find yourself suddenly inspired to cook in a brand new way, simply because the ingredients in the store are so enticing. You’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables grown by local farmers. You’ll…
Read MoreExtraordinary Educator: Brittany Nunes
At High Point Discovered, we love telling the stories of “changemakers” in our community – men and women who influence our city and our citizens for good by giving of their own time and resources. And we can’t think of anyone who fits the description of a changemaker better than the teachers who educate our students…
Read MoreThe Story Behind “See the Good”
It all started with a stay-at-home order, an idea, and a sheet. Nearly six months ago now, when the stay-at-home orders went into effect for the state of North Carolina, the team at Barbour Spangle Design, a local interior design firm, knew they had to do something…
Read MoreBig Dreams and Mini Doughnuts: Pop’s Mini Doughnut Shop
Christopher and Margaret Headen already had enough to keep them busy when they first had the idea to start their own business. But Christopher, an Atlanta executive at the time, felt like there might be a bigger dream he wanted to pursue that didn’t involve climbing the corporate ladder…
Read MorePar for the Course: Happy National Golf Month
“Success in this game depends less on strength of body than strength of mind and character.” – Arnold Palmer If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how important it is to strengthen our minds, our heart, and our character, despite difficult circumstances. But in the meantime, we have also learned that exercising our bodies…
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 MoreDiscovering a New Chapter: We’re Now a Non-Profit!
It all started in 2016, when our founder, Christi Barbour, was sitting at her table with her family discussing a problem she had discovered. Despite many delicious restaurants, talented creators, and amazing individuals located in High Point, the messages surrounding our city weren’t doing it justice…
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