Warren County will hold a public engagement event on Friday, September 13th, from 6-8 pm on the Warren County Courthouse Square in downtown Warrenton. The goal of this event is to seek input on what residents would like to see in a future community center. This floating event will take place during the 2024 Warren County High School homecoming meet-and-greet.

In 2023, Warren County purchased forty acres on US Hwy 158 Business between Warrenton and Norlina as the future site of a community center and civic complex. The county recently launched its feasibility and initial design work on the project.

For more information about this event, please contact Warren County administration office at 252-257-3115 or email Charla Duncan at charladuncan@warrencountync.gov.

The NC Rural Center has opened the application period for its Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI), the organization’s flagship leadership development program. Current and emerging leaders across the state are invited to apply.

Since its founding in 1990, the three-month intensive training program has helped nearly 1,200 people develop skills and increase their knowledge of economic and community development strategies, equipping them with the tools they need to tackle challenges in their rural communities.

“Rural communities need strong leadership to thrive,” said Olaunda Green, director of leadership training at the Rural Center. “We’re proud to provide training opportunities that not only equip established leaders but also emerging leaders who will greatly impact the future of rural North Carolina.”

Each year REDI welcomes local, state, and federal government staff, nonprofit and faith-based leaders, business owners, elected officials, economic development professionals, and other community-minded people for nine days of intensive rural community economic development training. Graduates of REDI join an extensive alumni network that spans all of North Carolina’s 100 counties and includes graduates from the Rural Center’s other leadership training program, Homegrown Leaders. Many of the Center’s leadership alumni are active in state and local government, and in philanthropic, nonprofit, and small-business sectors, as well as in faith and community-based organizations.

Applications will be available on the REDI webpage and accepted through September 15.

It’s Election Day! 🗳️

Have you voted yet?

If not, we have you covered!

Here’s some links and additional info to help you out as you cast your vote!

🗳️ WHERE DO I GO TO VOTE?
Find your polling place here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/pplkup

🗳️ WHO’S RUNNING FOR OFFICE?
Check out a sample ballot here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup

🗳️ I WENT TO VOTE AND I HAD AN ISSUE. WHO DO I CONTACT?
Call Warren County Board of Elections at (252) 257-2114 or report any problems and concerns to: 866-OUR-VOTE / 866-687-8683 | Spanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA /888-839-8682

🗳️ WHEN DOES THE POLLING PLACES CLOSE?
Polling places close at 7:30pm.

🗳️ DID THE CANDIDATE I VOTE FOR WIN?
Find election results tonight here: Warren County | North Carolina

🗳️ WHEN DO THE ELECTION ADS STOP?
Soon. Very soon. 🙌🏽

One more thing: You are allowed to have your phone with you, but it cannot be used to take photos or videos. It’s illegal. [SOURCE]