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Commerce Department provides more resources for rural economic development
Commerce Department provides more resources for rural economic development
 
$19.7 million from federal American Rescue Plan awarded for rural economic development
$19.7 million from federal American Rescue Plan awarded for rural economic development
 
Commerce Department fund provides resources for rural economic development
Commerce Department fund provides resources for rural economic development
 
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $4.5 million in funding to support economic development
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $4.5 million in funding to support economic development
 
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $4 million in funding to support economic development
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $4 million in funding to support economic development
 
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $2.8 million in funding to support economic development
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $2.8 million in funding to support economic development
 
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $5.5 million in funding to support economic development
North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approves more than $5.5 million in funding to support economic development
 
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill, which included an amendment co-sponsored by Senator Tillis supporting rural economic development. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 86-11
Published: Friday, June 29th, 2018 @ 11:33 pm By: Thom Tillis
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) supported passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill, which included an amendment co-sponsored by Senator Tillis supporting rural economic development. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 86-11
 
80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
80 of North Carolina's 100 counties are considered rural, understanding the definition to be a county in which the population density is less than 250 people per square mile
 
Two rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 85 new jobs and $6.3 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Cherokee and Stanly counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Two rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 85 new jobs and $6.3 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Cherokee and Stanly counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
Gov. Cooper this week declared that "not enough is being done to help rural N.C. counties build roads, expand high-speed internet, train people in job skills and find other ways to improve the economy."
Gov. Cooper this week declared that "not enough is being done to help rural N.C. counties build roads, expand high-speed internet, train people in job skills and find other ways to improve the economy."
 
North Carolina will work toward a renewable energy future and rural economic development with the establishment of a new fund, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday
North Carolina will work toward a renewable energy future and rural economic development with the establishment of a new fund, Governor Roy Cooper said Friday
 
Three rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 71 new jobs and $23.2 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Caldwell, Clay and Wilson counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Three rural North Carolina counties will see a total of 71 new jobs and $23.2 million in private investment from economic development projects with manufacturing companies in Caldwell, Clay and Wilson counties, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
 
Governor Pat McCrory, Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grant requests totaling $3,039,244.
Governor Pat McCrory, Commerce Secretary John E. Skvarla, III, and Assistant Secretary for Rural Economic Development Dr. Patricia Mitchell announced today that the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) approved 15 grant requests totaling $3,039,244.
 
Earlier this year, we got bombarded with information about what a cronyism-infested money-wasting mess the state's Rural Center was.
Earlier this year, we got bombarded with information about what a cronyism-infested money-wasting mess the state's Rural Center was.
 
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
State legislators racked their brains trying to come up with ways to recoup $20 million in interest the Rural Economic Development Center had earned - primarily on state tax dollars the center deposited in a private bank account.
 
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) has authorized payments for 34 grants funded by the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
The N. C. Rural Center has come under fire as a result of a State Auditor's report that said, among other things, that the Center maintained inadequate accountability for grants it gave to businesses that were to create "new jobs."
The N. C. Rural Center has come under fire as a result of a State Auditor's report that said, among other things, that the Center maintained inadequate accountability for grants it gave to businesses that were to create "new jobs."
 
The Rural Center is getting the axe. The waste, incompetence and tangled interests that your inane economic development schemes have forced on this county have likely lost their inspiration.
Published: Friday, July 19th, 2013 @ 10:12 am By: Warren Smith
The Rural Center is getting the axe. The waste, incompetence and tangled interests that your inane economic development schemes have forced on this county have likely lost their inspiration.
 
Governor Pat McCrory has requested the Office of State Budget and Management suspend dispersement of state grant money to the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center immediately.
Governor Pat McCrory has requested the Office of State Budget and Management suspend dispersement of state grant money to the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center immediately.
 
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following statement regarding the recent audit of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center by State Auditor Beth Wood.
Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) issued the following statement regarding the recent audit of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center by State Auditor Beth Wood.
 
An audit by State Auditor Beth Wood released today has come down on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center for gaining $20 million in...
An audit by State Auditor Beth Wood released today has come down on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center for gaining $20 million in...
 
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
Valeria Lee, chair of the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center board of directors, has announced a plan of action for reviewing the organization's procedures for awarding, monitoring and reporting grants.
 
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
These are issues that must be addressed by the entire board to fulfill our fiduciary and legal duties to every taxpayer in our state. The board should immediately hire an independent forensic auditor to begin a review process.
 
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
The N&O and Char-O ran an in-depth two part series examining the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.
 
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
To go over all the instances of favoritism over the center's past 26 years would be overwhelming. The following examples are from the last year alone, when the Rural Center was involved in over 800 projects.
 
What if I were to coax you into accepting a loan with money I stole from you? You'd probably call the police and have me arrested as a thief and a con artist.
What if I were to coax you into accepting a loan with money I stole from you? You'd probably call the police and have me arrested as a thief and a con artist.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today in response to the News & Observer article on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center on Saturday's front page.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement today in response to the News & Observer article on the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center on Saturday's front page.
 
The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center faces the most uncertainty since it was created in 1987.
The N.C. Rural Economic Development Center faces the most uncertainty since it was created in 1987.
 
It's interesting that they are finally noticing The Rural Center 26 years after its establishment while the GOP controls the state's executive and legislative branches.
Published: Monday, June 17th, 2013 @ 3:53 am By: Brant Clifton
It's interesting that they are finally noticing The Rural Center 26 years after its establishment while the GOP controls the state's executive and legislative branches.
 
I am not always Mr. Negative (as some folks like to claim). I'll hand out kudos to folks who do good things.
Published: Sunday, June 16th, 2013 @ 11:33 am By: Brant Clifton
I am not always Mr. Negative (as some folks like to claim). I'll hand out kudos to folks who do good things.
 

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