Rural Operating Assistance Program News Today

Chairman Tim Foster was absent from Mondays Onslow County Board of Commissioners meeting, but Vice Chairman Robin Knapp filled his shoes as several items were passed.

BOONE – The Watauga County Commissioners approved a grant to assist AppalCART’s rural operations and heard public comments related to the county’s housing issue, among other business, during its regular

RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its draft plan to improve transportation access for seniors and individuals with disabilities in small urban and rural

LINCOLNTON – Staff at the Lincoln County Department of Social Services continue to offer programs geared to help those who are receiving FNS (formerly food stamps) benefits make progress towards

The six issues committees and five standing committees of the North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature operate similarly to the NC General Assembly, which has 18 senate committees and 42

Between 1990 and 2010, the U.S. Census incorrectly counted prisoners at the Butner federal prison complex, assigning some to the wrong county. The mistaken count affected millions in federal spending, plus the size and shape of local voting districts

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — It may feel impossible to keep up with local issues while they’re still being worked out. Getting involved early on in the policy-making…