$500,000 Grant

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The Industrial Commons in Morganton was awarded a $500,000 grant.  The money will be used to clean up the former Drexel 3 and 5 factory sites at 211 E Fleming St.  According to Mayor Ronnie Thompson, the full future of the project would create approximately 170 new jobs.  The 30 acres would be redeveloped for multifunctional use over the next few years.  The funds are from the EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant.