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In 1915, a Japanese immigrant George Masa moved to Asheville; his photographs later helped build the campaign for Great Samoky Mountains National Park

George Masa, a Japanese immigrant, arrived in Asheville in 1915 and found work at the Grove Park Inn. He later became a photographer and mapped the Smoky Mountains with Horace Kephart. His images and detailed surveys supported the campaign for a national park. Masa's contributions were vital, though he died…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

A storm destroyed her tea factory. One Canadian friend kept the business alive 2,300 miles away

Two businesswomen made a promise to each other, and after two years of support, the Asheville Tea Company in North Carolina will reopen

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

Nirmala Sitharaman, IMF chief discuss India’s growth trajectory, global economic outlook

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Asheville. Georgieva acknowledged India's strong economic performance and evolving growth trajectory. Sitharaman also met World Bank President Ajay Banga and EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis. Discussions focused on deepening economic partnerships and investments. Both leaders emphasized continued engagement for global…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets 3M CEO; explores expansion in advanced manufacturing and R&D

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met 3M Chairman William Brown to discuss India's manufacturing and innovation growth. They assessed institutional priorities, including data security and talent pool engagement. Brown acknowledged India's deep talent pool and government policy support for operations.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Four Health Systems Compete for 92 Hospital Beds as Western North Carolina Residents Line Up Against Mission

Four health systems want 92 new hospital beds in western North Carolina, and residents told state regulators Mission should not get one more.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Finance Minister to leave for 8-day official trip to Canada, US; focus on deepening bilateral ties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Canada and the United States for economic discussions. She will participate in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville. Sitharaman will engage with Canadian business leaders and explore investment opportunities. In the US, she will meet with private sector companies…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Asheville Area Ticks Carry Lyme Bacteria at Northeast Levels, While Local Doctors Were Trained to Call It Rare

A CDC report found that about 40 percent of Biltmore Forest blacklegged ticks carry Lyme bacteria. Here are the symptoms worth raising with a clinician.

Medical Daily · Aug 15

North Carolina Republicans pick state legislator to replace Edwards on ballot

A North Carolina Republican committee on Monday selected state Rep. Jennifer Balkcom to replace embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards as the party’s nominee on the November ballot. Balkcom, a self-described “Henderson County farm girl,’’ will face Democrat Jamie Ager in the general election for the 11th District, which is anchored by…

Roll Call · Aug 10

After losing his savings in the Great Depression, Japanese immigrant George Masa kept hiking the Smokies with a homemade measuring wheel; his photographs helped build support for a national park

George Masa, a dedicated Japanese immigrant, played a vital role in preserving the Smoky Mountains through his detailed mapping and photography. His stunning images showcased the area's natural wonders, garnering support from influential advocates like John D. Rockefeller Jr. Even as he faced financial ruin during the Great Depression, Masa…

The Times of India · Jul 29

Americans are traveling closer to home this summer and it’s having a big impact on small businesses

If the trend holds, it could reduce a travel and tourism trade deficit the US has run since the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Jul 4