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Big grant to power biofuels development

Henderson County Business

BRCC wins $485,000 grant for training upgrades

The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded Blue Ridge Community College a $485,000 Mid Skills grant to upgrade advanced manufacturing training in Henderson and Transylvania counties.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

LIGHTNING EXCLUSIVE: Complete list of local donors

Check out a print copy of the current issue of the Hendersonville Lightning for an exclusive look at the local donors who helped fund the successful campaign of U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows. The Lightning shows all the donors from the area, how much they gave and when.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Former Bob Jones gospel station switches to conservative talk

A 100,000-watt radio station in Greenville has launched a new conservative talk format featuring nationally syndicated hosts.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

Sierra Nevada recruiting maintenance workers

MILLS RIVER — Sierra Nevada announced it is hiring six positions in its maintenance department including a lead electrician and other electricians and mechanics.   Read Story »

Mills River Business

Mills River OKs 50-bed nursing facility

MILLS RIVER — The Mills River Town Board gave the go-ahead on Thursday for a $6.8 million 50-bed nursing home on N.C. 191 in Mills River just south of the High Vista residential community.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Downtown merchants report uptick in holiday shopping

Downtown Hendersonville businesses were encouraged by the foot traffic and buying over the Christmas holidays.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Council OKs Fresh Market, Stein Mart expansions

The Hendersonville City Council approved big changes to Southgate Shopping Center, clearing the way for Fresh Market and Stein Mart expansions  and improvements that will make the parking lot more orderly and attractive and less like a life-size bumper car floor.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

YEAR IN REVIEW: Booze becomes big business

The biggest business news of the year could be summed up in a word that local leaders would not have associated with economic growth 30 years ago: alcohol.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

YEAR IN REVIEW: Restaurants bring risk and reward

The restaurant business is never easy. Add a long recession and anemic recovery and it gets even tougher.   Read Story »

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