The announcement of a new intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County could be a benefit to Halifax County as well as a boost for plans for an Amtrak station in Weldon, officials said today.
Halifax County commissioners today approved two economic development projects which between them could bring 171 jobs to the area.
He is often associated with the Halifax County Economic Development Commission slogan, “Working together works.”
Two buildings remain under discussion in Roanoke Rapids for marketing — the former WestPoint-Stevens plant and the former Lone Star Steakhouse building.
Following last month's news that it will close, Halifax County officials are looking to aggressively market the Flambeau building, county economic development commission Executive Director Cathy Scott told commissioners today.