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Tryon International Supports Chimney Rock Retailers in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Oct 28, 2025 11:36AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC) stepped forward after Helene, opening its doors to displaced retailers from Chimney Rock with the creation of WNC Main Street inside its International Pavilion.

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Two New Retailers Bring Fresh Energy to Hendersonville’s Main Street

Oct 28, 2025 11:35AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Hendersonville’s Main Street continues to evolve as new retailers bring fresh ideas, expanded offerings, and a commitment to community connection.

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Local Retail in WNC: Resilient but Facing Uncertainty

Oct 28, 2025 11:33AM ● By Emma Castleberry

For Sherree Lucas, owner and director of Go Local Asheville, the numbers confirm what she hears daily from her members: retail is holding on, but uncertainty dominates.

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En Vogue AVL Debuts as Asheville's First Fashion Week Experience

Aug 06, 2025 04:31PM ● By WNC Business

Vol. I: Couture in the Clouds premieres September 20 at The Venue Asheville.

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Made in WNC: Precision, Play, and the Pursuit of Joy with SimpleShot

Jul 29, 2025 08:52AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Today, SimpleShot is a global leader in modern slingshot design and manufacturing, selling more than 40,000 units annually and inspiring a growing community of backyard marksmen around the world.

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Made in WNC: Ecusta Market Builds Community Through Local Sourcing

Jul 25, 2025 08:23AM ● By Emma Castleberry

When Robert Gunn and his wife, Emily, opened Ecusta Market, their intention was clear: create a place where people could find high-quality, small-batch goods made by their neighbors.

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Family Jewelry Store in Highlands Closing After 73 Years in Business

Jul 09, 2025 11:48AM ● By WNC Business

The Highlands Gem Shop on South 4th St. has served generations of customers since it opened in 1956 by Archie and Hazel Jellen.

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Asheville Declares July as Independent Retailer Month

Jun 27, 2025 03:12PM ● By WNC Business

New Proclamation and Marketing Campaign Encourage Shoppers to “Shift 10” Toward Local

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NC Cooperative Extension Launches 4-H Young Entrepreneur Program in Partnership with Mills River Farm Market

May 29, 2025 01:56PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The NC Cooperative Extension has launched the inaugural 4-H Young Entrepreneur Program in partnership with Joe and Linda Brittain of the Mills River Farm Market.

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Down, But Never Out

Feb 05, 2025 08:49AM ● By Brooke Souhail

Brooke Souhail, owner of Asheville's Casablanca Cigar Bar, reflects on the rebuilding process after Hurricane Helene.

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