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Henderson County Business

Miss print, miss a lot (8)

Don't miss this week's edition of the Hendersonville Lightning to read about the beginning of apple harvest in Henderson County, the widespread crop damage from flooding and why farmers are upset with Gov. Pat McCrory. Read the Lightning's exclusive coverage, too, of the Flat Rock Playhouse ticket sales for "Les Miserables" and "Evita."   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

County tourism spending rose in 2012, report says

Henderson County saw a 4.3 percent increase in tourism spending in 2012 over the previous year, the state Commerce Department said.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

State slashes AdvantageWest funding by 70%

AdvantageWest, the industry-recruiting agency that serves 23 counties in Western North Carolina, plans to identify new revenue sources and use cash reserves to survive a 70 percent cut in state money.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Home sales surge by 22%

Home sales in Henderson County surged by 22 percent in the first half of 2013 and days on the market is falling, signs that the county's important residential real estate market is recovering.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

New construction rises by 24 percent

Residential building construction rose by 47.6 percent and commercial work climbed by 44.9 percent in the fiscal year ending June 30 over the previous fiscal year, the Henderson County inspections department reported.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Carolina Alliance Bank and Forest Commercial Bank announce merger

ASHEVILLE – Carolina Alliance Bank and Forest Commercial Bank jointly announced an agreement to merge and form a full-service community bank serving customers principally in upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

Beer distributor eyes $20 million Mills River facility

MILLS RIVER — In the first sign of a major spinoff from the new Sierra Nevada brewery in Mills River, an Asheville beer distributor is expected to announce plans to locate a distribution center on Old Fanning Bridge Road across the river from the beer-maker.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Publix coming to Asheville

Publix Super Markets Inc. announced Friday it is opening a store on Hendersonville Road in south Asheville, a move that could add to the speculation that the popular Florida-based supermarket will next target Hendersonville.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Miss print, miss a lot (7)

Don't miss this week's edition of the Hendersonville Lightning. It takes you behind the scenes of the biggest economic partnership in Henderson County in a generation. You've got to get a copy because it's only in the Lightning and it's only in print.   Read Story »

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