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McDowell Tech’s Brandon Hensley Wins Regional Award

Sep 29, 2026 08:28AM ● By WNC Business

Dr. Brandon Hensley, Dean of Career and Technical Education at McDowell Technical Community College, has been named the 2026 Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Region II Postsecondary Professional of the Year.

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WNCSource Awarded Grant to Build Children's Center in Rutherfordton

Sep 27, 2026 08:40AM ● By Emma Castleberry

WNCSource was awarded a $3.36 million grant from the DHHS Administration for Children and Families to build the new Rutherford Children’s Center.

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Blue Ridge Community College Hosts Good Jobs Summit

Sep 25, 2026 02:19PM ● By WNC Business

On Sept. 23, 2026, Blue Ridge Community College welcomed national and North Carolina philanthropists to campus for a summit focused on Good Jobs Western North Carolina.

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Blowing Rock Art & History Museum Celebrates 15 Years

Sep 24, 2026 08:47AM ● By WNC Business

The Blowing Rock Art & History Museum (BRAHM) is celebrating fifteen years.

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UNC Asheville and Asheville Botanical Garden Extend Partnership for 50 Years

Sep 21, 2026 02:10PM ● By WNC Business

Asheville Botanical Garden, a free-entry public garden and community-supported nonprofit organization, will remain rooted at UNC Asheville for decades to come under a new 50-year ground lease.

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UNC Asheville's Toby King Named Chair of UNC System Faculty Assembly

Sep 17, 2026 09:02PM ● By WNC Business

The University of North Carolina Asheville Associate Professor of Music Toby King was named as the new Chair of the UNC System Faculty Assembly.

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UNC Asheville Names Bruce W. Barker Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance and COO

Aug 24, 2026 12:40PM ● By WNC Business

The University of North Carolina Asheville announced today the appointment of Bruce W. Barker as the University’s next Vice Chancellor for Budget and Finance and Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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Blue Ridge Community College to Expand Law Enforcement Training

Aug 24, 2026 12:36PM ● By WNC Business

Following new accreditation, Blue Ridge Community College will add Basic Law Enforcement Training, General Instructor, and Speed Measurement Instrument courses to its commission-approved training repertoire.

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