The North Carolina General Assembly decided not to provide $28 million in funding for an Asheville-to-Salisbury passenger rail line.
Despite the setback, rail advocates said they’re hopeful they’ll be able to secure the funding next year.
Gov. Josh Stein had asked for the money in his budget request back in April. But the version approved by the General Assembly this month — and signed into law by the governor — ultimately didn’t include it…