May 2, 2024
Loans

Louisiana crawfish industry receives help in the form of low-interest loans | Local

LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — Louisiana crawfish farmers now have access to some relief after this devastating season brought on by last year’s drought. The Small Business Administration has approved Gov. Jeff Landry’s request for loans for the crawfish industry. Since the extreme heat and drought, crawfish lovers are dealing with a lack of supply and

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Funds

Community center grant funds coming to Mid-Michigan | News

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity awarded 64-million dollars in Community Center Grant funds to 100 Michigan cities and organizations to expand programming. ALMA, Mich (WJRT) – The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity awarded $64 million in Community Center Grant funds to 100 Michigan cities and organizations to

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Property

Muscatine property tax rate will likely remain same

While acknowledging the hard work of Muscatine staff and council, city council member John Jindrich said he believes there are still areas of the proposed 2024-25 budget where money can be saved. During Thursday’s Muscatine City Council meeting, while discussing a bonding agreement, Jindrich voiced his thoughts on the proposed budget. Muscatine City Council set

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Property

Property transfers for Orangeburg County

The following property transfers are on file at the Orangeburg County Courthouse, Feb. 5-9, 2024. FRED E AMAKER to SCPSA; Book: 02226 Page: 00329 Instrument #:2024000617 — $21,500 SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY to FRED E AMAKER; Book: 02226 Page: 00329 Instrument #:2024000617 — $21,500 FRED E AMAKER to SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY; Book:

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Property

Lancaster County senior centers to host property tax, rent rebate application help | Local News

Area residents can get in-person help filling out state property tax or rent rebate applications as well as state income taxes on five dates in March starting Friday. Calling to make an appointment is encouraged, according to the state Department of Revenue, which is organizing the effort. Rent and property tax relief is available to

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Funds

Local organizers hope to get funds for “Indiana County Thrives” initiative | News

A collaborative effort, Indiana County Thrives, between two Indiana-based organizations, has been chosen as one of 10 community-based groups invited to join a nationwide grant program aimed at “bolstering equity, economic resilience, entrepreneurship, and workforce development in the front line communities hardest hit by the transition away from fossil fuels.” In a news release announcing

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Funds

2024 is the last year for schools to spend federal COVID funds, CCS could have to make tough budget decisions | News

As Craven County Schools begins their budget process for the upcoming fiscal year, they may have to make some tough decisions, as this is the last year Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funding will be allocated to schools.  CCS received a total of $56,275,787 in ESSER Funding since March of 2020, according to

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Loans

Farmers, ranchers now can pay USDA farm loans online

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov in early February. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes,

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Crypto

Experts reveal the steps to take to avoid a cryptocurrency scam | Local News

In 2023, it is estimated around $2 billion was lost by investors to scams, rug pulls and hacks. Although the technology is becoming more secure and stable and many users are more aware of the tricks used to steal assets, there are still ways for thieves to extract your crypto if you aren’t careful.  

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Property

DeKalb School District 428 board mulling plan to acquire Charter Street property – Shaw Local

DeKALB – DeKalb School District 428 may have found a new home for its transition program at 530 Charter St., DeKalb. The school board is expected to give the property’s lease purchase agreement consideration during its Feb. 20 meeting. “We searched many properties, and we found one,” said Armir Doka, the district’s director of business

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