An effort is underway to rekindle Weldon’s longstanding railroad history with a push to bring an Amtrak depot to the town.
In the wake of damning news last week that Roanoke Rapids was reportedly ranked the third poorest city in the nation, Tuesday night's city council meeting showed officials are at work to make our economy better.
Discussions are under way about forming a public-private partnership to market the former Westpoint Stevens plant for industrial purposes.
Several city economic development projects are moving forward, Planning and Development Director Kelly Lasky told council at its meeting this evening.
Despite mention in a state audit critical of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Halifax County officials provided the necessary documentation to substantiate job creation for an economic development project paid for with funds from the agency.