WNC Communities empowers the people of Western North Carolina to cultivate the vitality and prosperity of our mountain communities through collaboration and agricultural opportunities.
WNC Communities wants to see our WNC high school students gain understanding of our state government, grow their leadership skills, and gain valuable experiences and references to advance their careers. What better way to...
In 2021, WNC Communities awarded thirteen students from across our mountain region a total of $13,500 for college. Each of these remarkable students received between $500 – $1000 through the George H.V. Cecil Journey...
The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hosting a demonstration of hemlock treatment methods on Monday, June 28, 2021 from 10am – 12pm at the Big Ivy Community Center, located at 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville, NC...
The spirit of caring and pitching in to help is what makes our communities strong in WNC. With April 18th – 24th being National Volunteer Week, we want to thank the 70+ communities across...
President Biden has declared March 23, 2021 as National Ag Day (read the press release). It’s been a tough year but our farmers have showed tremendous resolve and resiliency. See Harold Gillespie’s story here:...
Gathering via Zoom, WNC Communities members celebrated the accomplishments of 70 communities who participated in the WNC Honors Awards program in 2020. Galvanizing the efforts of 4,555 volunteers with an impressive 112,180 total hours...
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