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The health of Western North Carolina's economy is showing signs of gradually improving with improved joblessness numbers and economic activity across 25 counties, according to Appalachian State's WNC Economic Index.
Forbes just identified Asheville as a growing economic hotspot. Before folks pack up and make the rush here, they should read deeper. These are for the most part temporary, minimum wage paying seasonal jobs to support the influx of tourists expecting to see Fall color. This reminds me of the old axiom; Figures lie and liars figure.