UNC Asheville biochemist Dr. Ryan Steed is one of eight faculty nationwide honored for excellence in undergraduate research and teaching.
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Blowing Rock chef Hunter Womble has joined Chetola Resort to shape its new restaurant, Haven, and lead a new culinary chapter for the historic resort.
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The Henderson County Aging Coalition (HCAC) has completed a new Henderson County Aging Plan for 2026–2029 and is moving into the next phase of its work.
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Founded in Manchester, England, in 1982, Ambleside Gallery will open its newest establishment in Asheville's Historic Biltmore Village this November.
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Beginning in January 2027, Blue Ridge Community College will offer an Outdoor Leadership program to help participants pursue careers in outdoor recreation.
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Mychara Hardin, a sales associate at Danielle's Boutique in Shelby, shares her experiences for our "It's My Job" feature.
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Retail Builds Main Street
Main Street America programs build on the unique advantage of physical retail: a store can become part of a place-based experience for shoppers.
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A Retail Recovery Tool Shows Permanent Promise
The website ShopWNC might offer a powerful e-commerce solution for local retailers in WNC.
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Creating a New Retail Income Stream
Newfound Artisan used the Amex/Main Street America Grant to launch custom line and create a new retail income stream.
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The State of the WNC Retail Industry
Retail employment is growing across Western North Carolina, while independent businesses are finding that survival increasingly depends on offering something shoppers cannot get online.
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