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Displaying items by tag: halifaxcountydevelopmentcommission

An effort is underway to rekindle Weldon’s longstanding railroad history with a push to bring an Amtrak depot to the town.

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 14:23

A small victory against a damning report

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.

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 15 October 2013 22:52

Westpoint marketing discussions under way

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.

Saturday, 20 July 2013 14:37

County verified job numbers to rural center

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.