Rebuilding North Carolina

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development visit / Clinchfield Mill announcement · March 13, 2026

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Congressman Chuck Edwards opens and introduces HUD secretary

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Congressman Chuck Edwards opened the event, identified himself as the U.S. representative for North Carolina's 11th District, and introduced the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He noted an $11,000,000 HUD grant awarded for the project, said Congress increased HUD funding by 9% for the current fiscal year, and cited the House passage of the '21st Century Modernization Act' and the 'Affordable Homes Act.' He also referenced senior tax relief in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (top $6,000) and framed the visit as support for Western North Carolina's recovery after Hurricane Helene.

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HUD awarded an $11,000,000 grant to convert the historic Clinchfield Mill in Marion into affordable housing for about 200 seniors; federal and local officials used the ceremony to discuss disaster recovery funding and housing policy.

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