NORTH CAROLINA, USA — State officials say rural counties including Forsyth County, Halifax County, Surry County, and Wilkes County will benefit from a share of nearly $5.9 million in infrastructure grants approved to boost jobs, business expansion and private investment across North Carolina.
Josh Stein announced the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approved 12 grant requests totaling $5,876,853. The projects are tied to 277 jobs, including 71 previously announced, and are expected to attract more than $43 million in combined public and private investment.
“When rural North Carolina wins, all of North Carolina wins,” Stein said, adding the funding will strengthen infrastructure, expand economic competitiveness and help residents find jobs close to home…