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EDC for Asheville-Buncombe County Named 2026 Economic Development Organization of the Year

Aug 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Emma Castleberry

The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) has been named “Economic Development Organization of the Year” by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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United Way Honors Local Leaders and Businesses

Aug 11, 2026 04:07PM ● By WNC Business

Henderson County United Way has announced distinguished service awards to individuals and organizations who have gone above and beyond to help support community needs this past year.

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Hendersonville Appoints Longtime City Employee as City Manager

Aug 07, 2026 11:16AM ● By WNC Business

Hendersonville City Council appointed Brian Pahle as the new City Manager at their regularly scheduled August meeting.

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Buncombe County Programs Earn 7 Awards from the National Association of Counties

Jul 29, 2026 10:47AM ● By WNC Business

During the July National Association of Counties (NACo) conference featuring more than 3,000 counties from across the country, Buncombe County earned an impressive seven 2026 Achievement Awards including our first-ever Best-in-Category for Economic Service’s Staff Development Training program.

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Haywood Recreation Celebrates Grand Opening Raccoon Creek Bike Park on Aug. 8

Jul 27, 2026 03:39PM ● By WNC Business

Haywood Recreation will celebrate the grand opening of Raccoon Creek Bike Park on August 8, ahead of September's UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier.

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The Industrial Commons Awarded Grant from Leon Levine Foundation

Jul 02, 2026 11:29AM ● By WNC Business

The Industrial Commons (TIC) in Morganton has been awarded a $200,000 grant from The Leon Levine Foundation through the Carolina Career-Connected Learning Challenge.

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Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Announces Major Organizational Restructuring

Jun 25, 2026 11:12AM ● By WNC Business

The Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA) has announced a significant organizational restructuring designed to strengthen the agency's long-term financial sustainability, improve housing operations, and focus more resources on its core mission of providing affordable housing.

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Co-Executive Director of Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe Named 2026 MLS All-Star Hometown Hero

Jun 25, 2026 11:06AM ● By WNC Business

Major League Soccer (MLS), Black Players for Change (BPC), and RBC Wealth Management have announced the 2026 MLS All-Star Hometown Heroes, an annual honor celebrating non-profit organizations and their leaders who demonstrate innovative approaches to serving individuals and communities with the greatest need across the Carolinas. One of the four winners is Ashley Allen, co-executive director of Read 2 Succeed Asheville/Buncombe County.

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Henderson County United Way Announces Community Investment Grant Funding to Support 25 Local Nonprofits

Jun 21, 2026 09:16AM ● By WNC Business

United Way of Henderson County (UWHC) announces grant awards totaling $352,000 that will support 42 programs at 25 local nonprofit agencies in the coming year.

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Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Receives $1 Million ASPCA Grant Toward Rebuilding Adoption Center

Jun 18, 2026 12:23PM ● By WNC Business

The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) awarded a $1 million grant to support the rebuilding of Brother Wolf’s Adoption Center.

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