BRAXTON GETS $50,000 EDA GRANTS

(10/19/2011)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing the Braxton County Development Authority with a $50,000 grant to help expand local business.

The USDA is providing $3.15 million for four rural development projects in West Virginia.

The funding includes a $3 million loan for the Harrison Rural Electrification Association to improve electrical service in Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Marion, Taylor, Lewis and Upshur counties.

Two energy-related projects will also receive funding.