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LOCAL HEADLINES News at the Charlotte Gazette News at the Southside Messenger RECENT PRESS RELEASES Charlotte County Receives Sewer and Water Enhancement Grant On July 30, 2009 the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission approved Charlotte County’s request for a $1,500,000 grant to fund the Drakes Branch Prison Sewer and Water Enhancement Project, subject to an unqualified opinion from the Commission’s bond counsel that the intended use is eligible under the terms of their bond issue. The grant funds will be used to upgrade the Drakes Branch wastewater treatment facility and finalize engineering, permitting, and construction of a water treatment plant for the Town of Drakes Branch in preparation for the anticipated prison facility. The planned water and sewer facilities will also have adequate reserve capacities to serve additional commercial growth resulting from prison support services and other industry. Sheriff's Department Seeking Grant Funding for Mobile Data System Expansion May 8th, 2009 – The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department intends to seek funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to expand their in-vehicle mobile data system. If awarded the grant, funds would be used to purchase mobile data system software & equipment that would provide law enforcement officers greater access to information while in the field, improving safety and enhancing job performance. The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system. |
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