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New Methods of Breast Tumor Investigation Make the Patient Experience Easier
We see the well-recognized pink ribbon a lot in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October. It symbolizes many things: the fight for a cure, the work that researchers continue to put into developing better testing and treatments, and for virtually everyone, it may remind them of a friend or loved one who has fought the disease or sadly, been lost to it. At Mission Hospital McDowell (MHM), the importance of prevention is stressed, because the earlier breast cancer is found, the more treatment options are
Free Business Counseling
Free One-On-One Marketing, Financial and Business Planning Offered to Small Businesses Are you struggling with marketing, cash flow, personnel or employee training? The McDowell Tech Small Business Center (SBC) can provide FREE assistance to you. Current program clients have received: website, Quickbooks and Google Analytics training. Wonder if the help you need is covered by this program? Call SBC at 652-0634 to reserve a time for your FREE business consultation. This is available for a limited time
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Favorite Local Deli Makes Its Move
McDowell's favorite sandwich shop, Holly's Deli & Desserts, is making its big move this weekend to its new location (the old Fatz Cafe building) offering expanded seating, brand new recipes, full bar, and evening hours. Owners Jennifer and Jon Hartman have dreamed about expanding their deli to a full-service restaurant for quite a while and have been working hard for months preparing the space to welcome loyal customers with the same great service and products that have garnered top awards each
Member Monday: Lake James Antique Mall
HOSPITALITY AMONG TREASURED FINDS AT ANTIQUE MALL By Tina M. Wolfe AUGUST 2020Amid rapid-fire change and anxiety-inducing unknowns, there is something oddly comforting meandering through the aisles of Dixie Matthew's 30K-square-foot Lake James Antique Mall, located just off I-40 at exit 90. Set up in individually designed booths, 38 passionate vendors artfully display their antiques and vintage collectables. Each booth invites guests on a wistful trek through yesteryear to the comforts and smells of
MEMBER MONDAY-THE SCIENCE OF NATURE
By Tina M. Wolfe The Science of Nature In an unassuming building on U.S. Hwy. 221 N there have occurred what some call miracles. People that have entered its doors have been transformed and have become true believers. This, however, isn’t a religious organization. No, in fact, the business, Earth Heart, is all about the Science of Nature! Co-owners Debra Richardson and Cindy Conner are trained and educated in the science of natural and herbal remedies, alternative health products, and nature’s
New Coffee Shop Opens in Old Fort
On Monday, June 15, 2020, one of Old Fort’s newest businesses drew an intimate crowd of supporters to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the McDowell Chamber of Commerce. The Mill Creek Mug, located in the former Parker Hosiery building, is a much desired addition to the Town of Old Fort. “We are excited to provide a hometown coffee shop,” said owner Amy Parker, who expressed gratitude to the entire group in attendance. Local dignitaries and community supporters were on hand to express their
Mountain Bizworks and Dogwood Trust Open Funding for Minority-owned Businesses in the Region
Asheville (April 8, 2020) – Mountain BizWorks, working with Dogwood Health Trust, announced today a targeted effort to provide increased access to the highly anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for nonprofits and small businesses in the region, with a focus on rural and minority and women-led organizations. The PPP was created to provide loans to organizations impacted by COVID-19 and are forgivable if they are used to cover payroll, mortgage, rent, and utility
Falling for The Pond at Laurel Cove
The sun rested on the tops of the trees before descending over the mountain. Blazing streaks of reds, yellows, and oranges stretched across the water bathing the resident ducks in color. They clustered at the far corner of the pond shying away from the crowds at the grand farmhouse-turned wedding venue, The Pond at Laurel Cove. Old Fort residents and owners Lisa and Patrick Ellis were excited to host local dignitaries, Chamber staff, friends, and family for the official Ribbon Cutting held Tuesday,
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