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New Pilot Initiative Will Build Community Capacity And Regional Leadership In The State’s Northeast Prosperity Zone

Nov 1, 2017

RALEIGH – The NC Rural Center has received a grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation to partner with the Friday Institute to help one North Carolina region broaden its leadership base, enhance community and regional collaborations, and develop more strategic...

New Program Helps North Carolina Towns Hit By Hurricane Matthew Rebuild Local Economies

Jul 25, 2017

RALEIGH, NC – – Seven communities in North Carolina are getting help over the next two years to rebuild their local economies in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The North Carolina Rural Center has selected Fair Bluff, Kinston, Lumberton, Pembroke,...