Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Halifax County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in business jobs with medium priority
JBB Packaging rail industrial access funding
The county moved forward a $100,000 NCDOT rail grant to extend the rail spur serving JBB Packaging, a growing local employer.
Project Chase expansion and building reuse grant
Director Cathy Scott reported improving indicators — poverty down to 22.8%, $8.2 million in building permits — plus projects like the Mattel water park at Exit 171, Exit 154 sewer extension, and new restaurants in Roanoke Rapids and Scotland Neck.
Child care affordability partnership
A statewide public-private program can split child care costs three ways between the state, employers and families — local employers are being recruited to join.
US 301 Site Access Road and Murphy Site Development
The access road for the US 301 industrial site is on track — preliminary design is done, with construction wrapping by early next year. Separately, an 83-acre site near the college is being positioned for warehouse distribution, pending a rezoning.
Opportunity Zone Nominations
The county will recommend three census tracts — Halifax/US 301 corridor, Weldon, and Enfield — for the new round of federal Opportunity Zones, which give investors capital gains tax breaks to invest in rural areas.