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Last Updated: May 22, 2026 01:12PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

AdventHealth Presents $5,000 for Henderson County Education Foundation Literacy Programs

May 22, 2026 01:12PM ● By Emma Castleberry

AdventHealth presented the Henderson County Education Foundation with a $5,000 gift to support literacy programs across Henderson County Public Schools.

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AdventHealth Polk in Columbus Recognized as Age-Friendly Health System Participant

May 21, 2026 08:13AM ● By Emma Castleberry

AdventHealth Polk has been recognized by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant.

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Carolina Village and A-B Tech Recognized for Artistry in Intergenerational Innovation

May 18, 2026 11:52AM ● By WNC Business

Carolina Village has been named the recipient of the 2026 LeadingAge North Carolina Excellence in Innovation Award for its intergenerational collaboration, “Voices & Visions,” created in partnership with Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech).

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Mountain Credit Union Names Suzie Shook Chief Executive Officer

May 14, 2026 03:51PM ● By WNC Business

Mountain Credit Union has announced the promotion of Suzie Shook to Chief Executive Officer, following the retirement of Amy Woody, who had served as CEO since September 2020.

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Four Seasons Designated Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare Magazine

May 13, 2026 08:26AM ● By WNC Business

For the fourth year in a row, Four Seasons, The Care You Trust, was selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

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AdventHealth Hendersonville Earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

May 06, 2026 03:07PM ● By WNC Business

Spring 2026 grade marks 20 consecutive “A” grade ratings for patient safety at AdventHealth Hendersonville.

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2026 Annual Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards

May 05, 2026 03:33PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Blue Ridge Business Growth Awards, announcing 14 Business Growth Award Recipients and 4 Rising Stars (start-up business in operation for less than 3 years).

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BizHero Launches Event Offering $20K+ in Pro Bono Support to WNC Organizations

May 04, 2026 12:39PM ● By WNC Business

On June 8, Johanna Hagarty will host The Biz Hero Solutions Lab at The Restoration Rooftop in Asheville: a hands-on experience designed to help Western North Carolina entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and purpose-driven organizations solve real challenges—and potentially access more than $20,000 in pro bono strategic support.

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Jackson County Concerts on the Creek Nominated for National Award

May 03, 2026 04:24AM ● By WNC Business

Concerts on the Creek, a weekly summer event in Sylva produced by the Town of Sylva, Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department and Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, has once again been nominated for the prestigious USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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Center for Craft Receives $425K to Expand Access to Craft Archives

Apr 30, 2026 11:38AM ● By WNC Business

A two-year Mellon Foundation grant for the Center for Craft will allow the center to expand its craft archives and preserve craft histories for future generations.

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