Hyde County Gets Economic Boost
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Posted: 10:11 PM Sep 19, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:11 PM Sep 19, 2008
 Reporter: Christine Kennedy
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Hyde County has been an economically distressed county for decades. But more than a million dollar investment by a Nash County based organization might have them back on their feet.

1.3 million dollars in checks was presented to county leaders Friday by Golden Leaf Foundation. The grant money is slated for health care, infrastructure, and community development projects. Engelhard Medical Center will receive more than a half million dollars. Improvements will also be made to the Mattamuskeet Lodge and the sewer line that serves that wildlife reserve.

The Golden Leaf Community Assistance Initiative assists targeted communities with projects that will help stimulate economic activity.
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Posted by: Libby Location: D-Zone on Sep 20, 2008 at 08:03 AM
This is nasty tobacco money and it has no place in society.
Posted by: Mr. Bob on Sep 19, 2008 at 11:36 PM
I'm just sitting here waiting for the slang from the anti-tobacco liberals declaring this is nasty money and has no place in society.
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