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Amber Clement of The Caldwell Chamber Graduates from NC Rural Center's Leadership Program

Jul 01, 2026 11:41AM ● By WNC Business

Amber Clement of The Caldwell Chamber recently graduated from the NC Rural Center’s Homegrown Leaders program, a three-day regional leadership and community economic development program that develops and supports highly motivated leaders committed to regional collaboration.

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Asheville's Bargello Earns Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

Jun 30, 2026 01:30PM ● By WNC Business

Bargello, the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant inside the Kimpton Hotel Arras and operated by McKibbon Hospitality, has been recognized with Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence for the second consecutive year.

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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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CEO of Blowing Rock Chamber to Serve as Class Advisor for US Chamber of Commerce Program

Jun 24, 2026 09:27AM ● By WNC Business

Robin A. Miller, CEO of the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, will serve as a class advisor at Institute for Organization Management, a leadership training program produced by the US Chamber of Commerce.

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Asheville Wine Tours Nominated for USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards

Jun 23, 2026 08:41AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Asheville Wine Tours has once again been recognized and nominated in the USA Today's 10BEST Readers' Choice award program as one of the nations top wine tour companies.

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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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DMJPS CPAs + Advisors Named a Best Employer for the 13th Consecutive Year

Jun 18, 2026 12:28PM ● By WNC Business

DMJPS CPAs + Advisors, a North Carolina Top 200 CPA and business advisory firm with an several offices in Western North Carolina, was named one of Business North Carolina’s 2026 Best Employers. This marks the firm’s thirteenth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list.

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WNC Chef Wins Best Chef: Southeast at 2026 James Beard Awards

Jun 16, 2026 02:43PM ● By WNC Business

The James Beard Foundation named WNC Chef Taylor Montgomery the Best Chef in the Southeast for 2026.

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ArtsAVL Awards $665,000 to 65 Nonprofit Arts Organizations Across Western North Carolina

Jun 16, 2026 09:48AM ● By Emma Castleberry

The first cycle of the ArtsAVL Arts Recovery Grant Program has reached organizations in 12 counties.

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Roberts & Stevens Attorney Vincent D. Childress Recognized with North Carolina Bar Association Centennial Award

Jun 15, 2026 01:46PM ● By WNC Business

Vincent D. Childress, a partner with the firm Roberts & Stevens, was awarded the Centennial Award by the North Carolina Bar Association at the annual meeting of the Buncombe County Bar on June 10.

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