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Last Updated: May 13, 2026 08:26AM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

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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6 WNC Breweries Earn Medals at 2026 World Beer Cup

Apr 28, 2026 02:05PM ● By WNC Business

Six Western North Carolina breweries earned medals at the 2026 World Beer Cup awards ceremony.

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Lynette Oliver Named Recipient of 2026 Henderson County ATHENA Award

Apr 28, 2026 01:56PM ● By WNC Business

Lynette Oliver was named the recipient of the 2026 Henderson County ATHENA Award at the Business & Professional Women's Luncheon held by Empower Her.

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McDowell Tech Names Penny Lonon 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient

Apr 27, 2026 09:42AM ● By WNC Business

McDowell Technical Community College has named Penny Lonon as the recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award, one of the college’s highest honors, recognizing outstanding full-time faculty.

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Blue Ridge Students Receive High Marks at SkillsUSA State Competition, Three First Place Wins

Apr 26, 2026 06:05PM ● By WNC Business

Four Blue Ridge Community College students achieved high marks at the SkillsUSA State Competition, including first place in three events.

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