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FRC Newsletter, Feb. 24, 2022

Open applications for Opportunity Appalachia; a new, grant-funded position at Foothills; information about enforcing zoning and this week’s wins — read up on all of this and more in the most recent Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

Foothills RPO Celebrates 20 Years

Foothills Rural Planning Organization is celebrating 20 years! We are so grateful for all of our local government and NCDOT partners who have enabled the RPO to provide important transportation services to this region. We’re proud of all the RPO has accomplished since Feb. 19, 2002 and excited for all it will do in the […]

FRC Newsletter, Feb. 17, 2022

Important details on open applications for DC Fast Charging Infrastructure grants under Phase 2 of the Volkswagen Mitigation plan, NCDOT Complete Streets training, a great summer opportunity for students in the Appalachian region, and some wins — read up on all of this and more in this week’s Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

FRC Newsletter, Feb. 10, 2022

A great resource for homeowners impacted by the pandemic, a good read on approaching arts programing, a bunch of upcoming events, and the search for FRC’s next finance director — read up on all of this and more in this week’s Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

FRC Newsletter, Feb. 3, 2022

An upcoming Executive Committee meeting, wins for the week, some great new resources, and a couple open grant cycles — read up on all of this and more in this week’s Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

FRC Newsletter, Jan. 27, 2022

Some wins for FRC, application info for a flood reduction program, Legal Aid NC’s new housing helpline, and a bunch of upcoming events — read up on all of this and more in this week’s Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

Foothills hosts 5th Annual Legislative Breakfast

MILL SPRING – Foothills Regional Commission was thrilled to host its fifth annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 24 at Tryon International Equestrian Center with more than 70 people in attendance. The event offers local leaders an opportunity to connect with state and federal representatives and discuss the region’s most pressing topics. After a welcome […]

FRC Newsletter, Jan. 20, 2022

Details on the U.S. Treasury’s Final Rule on ARP/CSLFRF funds for general government expenses, cyber security resources, the Mobi Awards nominations, This Week’s Wins, and how to get your free, at-home COVID tests — read up on all of this in this week’s Foothills Regional Commission newsletter, available here.

Special FRC Board Meeting Jan. 25

The Foothills Regional Commission Board of Directors will hold its rescheduled December meeting on Jan. 25, 2022 at 12 p.m. in the FRC Conference Room, 111 W. Court Street, Rutherfordton. Listen in to the meeting by calling +1 301 715 8592, entering 8840810, and then 8389594. Comments for the board should be emailed to [email protected].