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State slashes AdvantageWest funding by 70%

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 »

Henderson County Business

Lots of familiar packages printed in East Flat Rock

EAST FLAT ROCK — Consumers know the products instantly. It's a safe bet that few buyers know the packages are printed in East Flat Rock, N.C. — and most people here don't know it.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Trader Joe's sets Asheville opening for Sept. 27

Trader Joe's, the specialty food store known for its discount wine and creative snacks, plans to open its new Asheville store on Sept. 27.   Read Story »

Henderson County Business

Farmers may seek disaster aid for flood damage

The deluge of rain this summer has caused widespread damage to Henderson County crops, delayed construction work and put campgrounds underwater.   Read Story »

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