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Henderson County Business

Buncombe has lowest, Henderson County second lowest jobless rate

Buncombe County had the lowest unemployment rate in the state and Henderson County the second lowest, labor statistics showed.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

County could land $19.6 million investment, 54 jobs

A company that is considering locating in Henderson County would make a $19.6 million investment in plant construction and equipment and bring 54 new jobs paying an average wage of $41,693, according to a public hearing notice for an economic incentives request.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Yam to break ground on 6,000-square-foot facility on Chadwick

Yam will break ground on a new 6,000-square-foot yoga and massage facility at 208 Chadwick Ave. at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Iannucci's closes, likely to be replaced with a new restaurant

After the recent closing of Iannucci's, the Italian restaurant on Asheville Highway, the owner of the building expects a new restaurant to open fairly soon.   Read Story »

North Carolina Business

McGrady's bill to reform 'antiquated, inefficient' liquor laws advances

Following a major victory last week with the passage of Senate Bill 290, state Rep. Chuck McGrady pushes on today in  his efforts to modernize North Carolina’s Alcoholic Beverage Control system. The House ABC Committee, which he co-chairs, will hear his bill (House Bill 971).   Read Story »

Edneyville Business

Vineyards are now in 'Crest of the Blue Ridge'

Henderson County wineries have won a key federal endorsement to designate the "Crest of the Blue Ridge" grape growing region.   Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Tailgate market celebrates 40th anniversary

The Henderson County Tailgate Market will celebrate its 40th anniversary season, from 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 20. As they did in 1979, farmers and vendors will set up either from the back of their vehicle tailgates or under canopies to offer fresh Henderson County produce, plants, baked goods, handmade Appalachian crafts and more. “I’m thankful for the time and energy given from so many different people to allow this market to be successful for 40 years,” tomato farmer and vendor Gary Steiner said.The celebration is sponsored by Triskellion Brewing Company with entertainment provided by The Gathering Dark. The Hendersonville Shrine Club will be on hand in the non-profit booth. Other offerings during the festivities will be food demonstrations, samplings, the kids zone and other surprises. The market now accepts SNAP/EBT. Debit and credit cards are also accepted. One of the oldest and most successful open air markets in Western North Carolina, the Tailgate Market features fresh county grown produce. The season is open to the public through Oct. 26 at 100 North King Street in the parking lot of the county office building.     Read Story »

Hendersonville Business

Developer seeks OK for 377 homes on Clear Creek Road

The Asheville developer who proposed the Tap Root Farms development on Butler Bridge Road is seeking approval from the city of Hendersonville for another big development — 377 single-family homes and townhomes on either side of Clear Creek Road south of I-26.   Read Story »

Fletcher Business

COUNTY DELAYS ACTING ON 891-UNIT TAP ROOT FARMS DEVELOPMENT

The Henderson County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday delayed action on a rezoning application for the 900-unit Tap Root Farms subdivision in an effort to work out an agreement on conditions the county wants to impose.   Read Story »

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