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Raeford council approves $10,000 to Downtown Business Association; hears updates on Robbins Heights grant and apartment proposal

City Council of the City of Raeford · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a one-time $10,000 contribution to the Downtown Business Association to fund a part-time website manager, heard that the Robbins Heights grant is on hold pending environmental review, and learned an 83-unit apartment informal proposal may be limited by city ordinance to about 65 units and by access requirements.

The Raeford City Council voted Feb. 1 to provide a one-time $10,000 contribution to the Downtown Business Association to help fund a part-time website manager as the group works to restart events paused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brad Calloway, president of the Downtown Business Association, said a website has been established to serve as an event hub and that six event sponsors have signaled support;…

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