Project Chase expansion and building reuse grant
Halifax County
Summary
Director Cathy Scott reported improving indicators — poverty down to 22.8%, $8.2 million in building permits — plus projects like the Mattel water park at Exit 171, Exit 154 sewer extension, and new restaurants in Roanoke Rapids and Scotland Neck.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Building permits up to $8.2 million from $4.7 million a year ago.
County residents seeking jobs and communities gaining new businesses and infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 21, 2026
An existing county company (Project Chase) is weighing expansion in Halifax County versus another state; the board approved seeking up to $100,000 in state building reuse funds, with One North Carolina Fund incentives also under consideration.
Board of Commissioners - Jun 1, 2026
Director Cathy Scott reported improving indicators — poverty down to 22.8%, $8.2 million in building permits — plus projects like the Mattel water park at Exit 171, Exit 154 sewer extension, and new restaurants in Roanoke Rapids and Scotland Neck.
Related development
Project Chase
The grant could tip the expansion toward Halifax County, keeping and adding local jobs.
East Coast Solutions Building Reuse Grant (Project East)
Brings 20 above-average-wage jobs to the county at no cost to taxpayers, with repayment leverage if the jobs don't materialize.
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