The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority is investing $4.5 Million to support jobs, infrastructure and property upgrades across the state. The town of Ayden in Pitt County will receive $500,000 to renovate a two-story building built in 1915 to house a quilt shop. In Bertie County, a $25,000 grant will help restore a 3,500 square foot building in Windsor that’s been vacant for 12 years. A restaurant and catering business will add five new jobs. And in Wayne County, a $450,000 grant will be used to support the reuse of an 18,000 square foot facility in Goldsboro. A protein snack production company plans to create 60 new jobs. In all, the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority approved 14 grant requests, which include commitments to create a total of 94 new jobs statewide.
Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.