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Ashe County, West Jefferson approve cash incentives for "Project Pandora"

Ashe County Board of Commissioners · November 3, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners approved a confidential economic development incentive agreement for a project referred to as "Project Pandora." The county will contribute funds over multiple years alongside the town of West Jefferson and the county job development arm; details remain partly redacted until a formal state announcement.

Ashe County commissioners voted Nov. 3 to approve an incentive agreement supporting a pending economic development project described in meeting materials as "Project Pandora." The agreement, which was reviewed by county and town attorneys, ties local cash incentives to specified capital investment and job‑creation metrics.

Presenter Nick told the boards the county would distribute $390,000 over three years, the town of West Jefferson would distribute $300,000 over three years, and Ashe County Job…

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