Griffith Announces $700,000 ARC Grant to Wise County

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Jackson Krug (202-225-3861)

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded Wise County a $700,000 grant. The funding will support wastewater treatment system improvements at the Mountain Empire Community College’s (MECC) Center for Workforce and Innovation in Appalachia (CWIA). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:

 

“Mountain Empire Community College’s CWIA trains and prepares students for workforce opportunities.

 

“This ARC grant for $700,000 helps Wise County improve sewer service to the CWIA, benefitting teachers and students.”

 

BACKGROUND

 

The wastewater treatment plant at the CWIA is over 40 years old. The new 900 gallon per day wastewater system will restore active sewer service to the center.

 

MECC provides 17 workforce training programs.

 

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