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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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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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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Ted Lord Named President and CEO of the Golden LEAF Foundation
The Golden LEAF Foundation Board of Directors has announced the selection of Ted Lord as the organization's fourth President and Chief Executive Officer.
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WNC STARS Awards Honor Excellence Across the Local Building Industry
The Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains (BABRM) has announced the winners of the 2026 WNC STARS Awards, recognizing outstanding work by the region’s builders, remodelers, designers, trade professionals, and associates.
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