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Last Updated: Apr 26, 2026 06:02PM • Subscribe via RSS • ATOM

Caldwell County Economic Development Celebrates Industry at Banquet

Apr 26, 2026 06:02PM ● By WNC Business

At this year’s Industry Appreciation Banquet, Caldwell County Economic Development celebrated local leaders, businesses, and partners were recognized for their contributions to economic growth, community advancement, and workforce development.

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Soulshine Carolina Awarded $3,000 Grant to Scale Wholesale Growth and Expand Giftable Product Line

Apr 20, 2026 03:37PM ● By WNC Business

Cocktail infusion brand Soulshine Carolina has been awarded a $3,000 grant to scale its wholesale growth and expand its giftable product line.

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Blue Ridge Community College Instructor Tonya Stephens Receives Statewide Excellence in Teaching Award

Apr 17, 2026 01:50PM ● By WNC Business

Tonya Stephens, a faculty member at Blue Ridge Community College, received the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award from the North Carolina Community College System.

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Yancey Chamber Recognizes Community Award Winners

Apr 16, 2026 12:37PM ● By WNC Business

Yancey County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Starry Night Gala at Burnsville Town Center, where it honored several people and organizations making a meaningful impact across Yancey County.

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Friday Services Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts as a 2026 Best Staffing Firm to Work For

Apr 08, 2026 12:48PM ● By WNC Business

National recognition honors firms that excel in employee engagement, leadership, and workplace culture.

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NC IDEA Selects 21 Semi-Finalists from Across the State in Spring 2026 SEED Grant Cycle

Mar 23, 2026 02:46PM ● By WNC Business

Four Semi-Finalists from WNC are Seeking $50,000 Each in NC IDEA’s 41st SEED Grant Cycle.

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Blowing Rock Makes List of "The South's Best Small Towns"

Mar 18, 2026 10:19AM ● By WNC Business

Blowing Rock has been recognized as one of the South’s Best Small Towns for 2026, as featured in Southern Living’s tenth annual South’s Best Awards.

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Asheville's Highland Brewing Presented with Visit North Carolina Award

Mar 18, 2026 09:38AM ● By WNC Business

Visit North Carolina presented the Esse Quam Videri Award to Highland Brewing and Leah Wong Ashburn, its president and CEO.

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Nine WNC Main Street Communities Recognized by Department of Commerce

Mar 18, 2026 09:32AM ● By WNC Business

The winners are among 42 individuals and organizations that will be recognized at the NC Main Street Champions Recognition Ceremony on March 12 in New Bern.

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Caldwell Chamber Celebrates Community Excellence at A Toast to Caldwell

Mar 17, 2026 12:48PM ● By WNC Business

The Chamber recognized several remarkable organizations and individuals whose contributions continue to strengthen the local community and economy.

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