Local Government Commission greenlights funding for Brunswick, Columbus counties

SOUTHEASTERN N.C. (WECT) – Two southeastern North Carolina communities will receive state-approved funding for major local projects, according to the Local Government Commission (LGC).

Brunswick Regional Water and Sewer H2GO will receive $56 million to construct a new administrative and field operations complex in Belville. Columbus County is receiving $770,000 to purchase 11 vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office.

LGC said Columbus County is on the Unit Assistance List and also has ongoing financial reporting and reserve concerns.

Other counties with approved funding requests include Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Carteret, Cumberland, Dare, Durham, Forsyth, Gaston, Granville, Guilford, Henderson, Mecklenburg, Onslow, Pamlico, Perquimans, Polk, Randolph, Robeson, Rockingham, Transylvania, Wake, Watauga, and Wayne.