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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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Affordable Housing Community in Murphy Wins Development of the Year Award

Jun 17, 2026 11:01AM ● By WNC Business

Valley River Apartments was recognized as Development of the Year during an awards ceremony hosted by the Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation (CAHEC), a regional housing investment organization that supports affordable housing developments throughout the Southeast.

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Eli Hashemi Named Director of the Mountain West Partnership

Jun 11, 2026 08:52AM ● By WNC Business

Eli Hashemi has been named Director of the Mountain West Partnership. Eli brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and four years of regional economic development experience.

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Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Project Manager

Jun 09, 2026 01:02PM ● By WNC Business

Shannon Pietras is the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’ newest Project Manager.

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Nonprofit Homeward Bound Releases Annual Report

Jun 04, 2026 12:49PM ● By WNC Business

Homeward Bound released its annual report for 2025. The nonprofit ended homelessness for 102 people over the course of the year, including 50 veterans.

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Thirty-One Local Leaders Graduate from Vision Henderson County Program

Jun 02, 2026 08:32AM ● By WNC Business

Thirty-one local professionals completed the leadership development program Vision Henderson County with a graduation ceremony held in May.

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