New businesses

Artistry Above hair salon is now open in Columbus. The salon is located at 915 W. Mills Street in the Columbus Medical Park Center.

After graduating from Isothermal&squo;s cosmetology school in 1993, owner Mia Kuettel opened a shop in Mooresville, N.C. She sold the business after giving birth to her second child, but has continued styling hair and studying new hair design techniques in larger cities like Miami, New York and Washington, D.C.

Kuettel features Redken, Provana, and Baine Terre products and specializes in coloring and color correction. She offers styling services for ladies and men. The shop is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Call 828-817-4820 for more information.

Business notes

Sandi Franks, medical secretary at Blue Ridge Laser Eye Associates in Columbus, N.C., recently celebrated 10 years of employment&bsp; with the company. Dr. Thomas Perraut and the office staff honored her with an office party.

Life Line Screening will conduct a screening for the prevention of a stroke. The screening will be held January 5 at Midway Baptist Church, 2101 Hwy. 108 east in Columbus. Appointments can be made by calling 877-237-1287 and will begin at 9 a.m. There is a fee.

Microbial prevention and remediation company Air & Moisture Testing announces the introduction of its warranty guarantee program. An assurance that their customers will receive the best possible service from certified technicians. Call Air & Moisture at 828-817-5380 for a free consultation and discussion of their warranty program.

Business closings

The Willow Creek Conservatory is now closed. The 47-acre event location&bsp; was located at 141 Old Ballenger Mill Road in Landrum. The location was used for weddings and other special events.