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8 North Carolina Mountain Towns That Cost Half as Much as Asheville

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Asheville, NC · 5d

WBTV

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HOA fees spike for one community in Catawba County

Frustrated homeowners in the Magnolia Cove subdivision of Sherrills Ford fear the loss of what they call — their "forever homes"

Catawba County, NC · 3d
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9 North Carolina Farms Where You Skip the Grocery Store and Buy Beef Straight From the Pasture

The first time I pulled up a gravel drive and saw the cows grazing just past the farm store, I wondered if a steak could really taste that different. It can. Across North Carolina, family farms sell beef right where it was raised, often for prices that beat the supermarket. Grab a cooler, clear some freezer space, and come meet the farms that turn a simple grocery run into a country road trip.

North Carolina · 1d
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These 10 Charming North Carolina General Stores Will Take You Straight Back In Time

Looking for the most charming general stores in North Carolina that feel like a genuine trip back in time?. These 10 general stores offer local goods, old-fashioned charm, and the kind of community spirit that warms your heart!. 1. Shiloh General Store (Hamptonville) There’s a certain kind of place that...

North Carolina · 3d
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Caldwell County’s Manufacturing Workforce Builds Skills and Careers

Manufacturing in Caldwell County relies on more than just equipment and production capacity. It needs people who can design processes, run advanced machines, keep production systems working, manage quality, and move products through the supply chain. The county’s recent wage and benefit survey emphasizes the skills manufacturers seek and the earning potential for workers with them.

Caldwell County, NC · 2d

Furniture Today

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Valdese Weavers promotes industry veteran to new design role as CCO retires

VALDESE, N.C. – Valdese Weavers has named Ann Reynolds as the senior vice president of design. Reynolds will succeed Laura Levinson, chief creative officer, who will retire at the end of the year after 36 years with the company. A respected creative leader whose influence has helped define the...

Valdese, NC · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Asheville Homes Are Sitting Longer as List Prices Cool

Asheville homes sat on the market longer and prices cooled faster than the national pace, giving buyers more time and room to negotiate.

Asheville, NC · 1d

The Star

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Cleveland County commissioners approve large-scale battery storage facilities

Cleveland County commissioners have approved an amendment to the county’s unified development ordinance allowing large-scale battery storage facilities in industrial zones. The ordinance governs zoning and land-use decisions throughout the county. Commissioner Johnny Hutchins, who said he has experience working with lithium, was the sole vote against the amendment. Chris Martin, Cleveland County planning director, said Duke Energy petitioned to add the facilities to the UDO. A Duke Energy spokesperson said the text amendment does not approve a specific project, but instead establishes a pathway for future battery storage proposals while preserving local oversight. Martin said the approved amendment includes the definition of battery storage facilities, creates development standards and safety guidelines and outlines compatibility requirements with properties around the facility. The facilities will only be allowed in the county's light and heavy industrial zones. "There are very few parcels that would permit this use if approved," Martin said. The amendment defines lithium battery storage facilities as battery storage systems that store electricity, supplying it to the power grid, and are connected to an electric public utility's transmission system. "That would limit it to facilities with an agreement with a power supplier owner and redistribute power back into public utilities,"

Cleveland County, NC · 2d

The Avery Journal-Times

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Avery County unemployment falls to 2.6 percent

RALEIGH — Avery County’s unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent in September, placing it among the lowest in North Carolina, according to figures released by the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s not seasonally adjusted rate decreased 0.4 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate of 3.0 percent and was down 0.8 of a percentage point from September 2025, when it stood at 3.4 percent. Of the 8,086 people in Avery County’s labor force, 208 were unemployed. Avery ranked fifth statewide, tied at 2.6 percent with Ashe, Henderson, Jackson, Stanly, Watauga and Yancey counties. Only Currituck County at 2.3 percent and Camden and Swain counties at 2.5 percent each had lower rates. Statewide, unemployment rates decreased in all 100 counties over the month and over the year, and every county was below 5 percent. Edgecombe County had the highest rate at 4.7 percent, while the not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 3.1 percent. Avery County’s rate was 0.5 of a percentage point below the statewide figure. Avery County’s rate compared favorably with those of its North Carolina neighbors. Watauga and Yancey counties matched Avery at 2.6 percent. Burke County stood at 2.9 percent, Caldwell and Mitchell counties each at

Avery County, NC · 1d

Times-News

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Henderson County farmland preservation referendum passes easily

HENDERSONVILLE – Henderson County may put millions towards protecting farmland and woodlands against development, voters decided by a solid margin Nov. 3. The open space conservation bond referendum, also known as the GO bond, the farms and forests bond and the farmland preservation bond, passed 59% to 40%, a difference of 10,000 votes. All along, there seemed to be broad-based support for the ballot question, across ideological lines. The measure allows the Board of Commissioners to borrow $25 million to pay landowners who volunteer to add deed restrictions to their property , preventing it from ever being subdivided or built up in the face of intense and mounting development pressure. The money may also go toward surveys, environmental assessments and appraisals, including for easements donated to the county in exchange for tax breaks. When a landowner signs over a conservation easement, they still hold deed to the property and can live on it, farm it, sell it and leave it to heirs, but no new housing, commercial or industrial buildings can go there. Henderson County has lost around 20% of its farmland over the last 10 years, Terry Kelley, director of the N.C. Cooperative Extension’s Henderson County office, told the

Henderson County, NC · 2d

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Henderson County bond could pay farmers to keep their land when facing big offers

HENDERSON COUNTY, NC (WLOS) — Unofficial election results are pointing to how a new Henderson County bond could soon get the green light. It would provide another option for farmers who have received offers from developers: getting paid to keep their land while permanently protecting it for agriculture. It is a voluntary program farmers would have to apply to.

Henderson County, NC · 9h

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Commissioners approve nearly $600K to preserve over 100 acres of farmland

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow.com) — Buncombe County commissioners approved nearly $600,000 in additional funding to support five conservation easement projects aimed at preserving farmland and protecting open space across the county. The presentation was made at the Nov. 5 Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. The total funds approved totaled...

Buncombe County, NC · 8h

asheville.com

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Asheville Plans $5.4 Million for Rental Housing and Supportive Services

Asheville and the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium plan to offer $5,402,007 for affordable rental housing and supportive services across four counties. The announced application window opened November 2nd and runs through December 18th, 2026, with all submissions due by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the final day. Eligible projects...

Asheville, NC · 15h

wataugaonline.com

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High Country Real Estate Market Posts 198 Closed Sales in October, $517,000 Median Price

The High Country real estate market, which includes Alleghany, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties, had 198 closed sales of single-family properties, including condo and townhouse properties, in October 2026, with a combined closing total of $142.0 million. The median sales price across all four counties was $517,000 for the month, according to the High Country Association of Realtors.

Watauga County, NC · 3d

focusnewspaper.com

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Farm City Banquet And Holiday Market On Nov. 17

Hickory – The Catawba County Farm City Banquet will be on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the new Catawba County Government Center-Hickory Campus. This year’s theme is Celebrating the Women in Agriculture of Catawba County. We will recognize the contributions of local women in agriculture. The...

Catawba County, NC · 1d

greenvillejournal.com

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City of Greenville sues developer of The McDaniel

The city of Greenville has sued the developer behind The McDaniel, the stalled multimillion-dollar luxury townhome project at the intersection of East McBee and McDaniel avenues. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 3, accuses the developer of not complying with approved civil engineering plans, and of not properly maintaining the two-acre project...

Greenville, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Historic Sterling neighborhood breaks ground on new affordable duplex community

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Community leaders are breaking ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in Greenville’s historic Sterling neighborhood, carrying forward a legacy of local resilience and Black entrepreneurship. The project, titled “The Huddle at Sterling,” is situated on the corner of Jenkins and S. Calhoun...

Greenville, SC · 1d

FOX Carolina

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Greenville County voters reject penny sales tax after fourth proposal

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County voters have rejected a penny sales tax for the fourth time in about 25 years. The proposed tax could have generated $1.1 billion for road and transportation projects. With voters rejecting the measure, the county is looking for other ways to address its infrastructure needs.

Greenville County, SC · 1d

greenvillebusinessmag.com

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Spartanburg Meat Processing now Organic Certified

Spartanburg Meat Processing has earned certification to process organic pork and organic chicken, expanding its capabilities to meet growing demand for certified organic protein products. The certification strengthens the company’s ability to serve grocery retailers, foodservice operators, and food brands seeking trusted partners for organic meat processing. Organic certification...

Spartanburg, SC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Jeff's Bagel Run Picks Greer Spot Near Publix for First Upstate Shop

A new bagel shop is coming to The Parkway near Greer, and this one carries some brand-name buzz: Jeff's Bagel Run plans to open a location at 423 The Parkway, right next to Publix, marking the chain's first Upstate shop. The scratch-made bagel concept is expected to open late in 2026, bringing its fast-growing footprint to a new corner of South Carolina.

Greer, SC · 1d