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Family Business Series: Soul Sisters Depot

May 05, 2026 12:38PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Sisters-in-law Haley Gaylord and Chelsea Ramsey have built a loyal following with their shop, Soul Sisters Depot in Waynesville.

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“A Spring Awakening” Art Event at Asheville's Dog & Pony Show on March 21

Mar 15, 2026 11:48AM ● By WNC Business

Local candle maker Laura Booth, shop owner Margaret Lancaster, and artist LeeAnn Donnelly debut the Blue Ridge Awakening candle and Donnelly’s installation, "Blooms & Sidewalks: Asheville Feeling Itself."

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The Fresh Market Reopens Hendersonville Store

Mar 12, 2026 10:56AM ● By WNC Business

The store had been closed for more than a year following the impact of Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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Bank OZK to Open First Asheville Branch; Celebration Planned

Mar 02, 2026 05:05PM ● By WNC Business

A ribbon cutting will be held on April 9

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Brevard's Newfound Artisan Awarded $10,000 Backing Small Businesses Grant

Mar 02, 2026 03:23PM ● By WNC Business

The handcrafted goods shop and community workshop space earned the grant from American Express and Main Street America

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Costco Withdraws Application for Possible Store in Buncombe County

Feb 19, 2026 07:01PM ● By WNC Business

The membership warehouse club had applies to build in the Enka-Candler area.

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Report States Economic Impact for Reestablishment of Western NC Rail Corridor

Feb 05, 2026 08:34AM ● By WNC Business

Bringing back passenger trains from Salisbury to Asheville could increase accessibility for visitors, workers, and residents from across the state

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Tanger Outlets Asheville Awards 2025 TangerKids Grants to Local Schools

Jan 27, 2026 01:19PM ● By WNC Business

Shopping space will celebrate winners with TangerKids Day

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Blossman Gas Relocates Its Jackson County Operations

Jan 19, 2026 11:34AM ● By WNC Business

The propane service provider celebrated its new Main Street location in Sylva with a ribbon cutting on Jan. 19

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Fifth Generation Owner Keeps General Store Alive in Bostic

Jan 15, 2026 02:02PM ● By Jason Gilmer

Ann Washburn Hutchins runs the small business, which is considered the oldest continually-run, family-owned-and-operated retail business in North Carolina

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