USDA Rural Development participating in Lenoir County SPCA ribbon cutting

Members of the North Carolina Rural Development Team will participate in a ribbon cutting at the new Lenoir County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals facility on March 18 at 11 a.m.

Rural Development invested $1.7 million through a USDA Community Facilities Loan to construct a new facility to serve as the Lenoir County animal shelter. 

The new building holds: 

• Administration offices

• Animal relinquishing area 

• Pet adoption area

• Laundry room

• Outdoor play area 

The address for the event is: 3200 Hwy 258 North Kinston. 

If you are interested in attending, please email robert.kerns2@usda.gov by close of business Friday, March 15, 2024.

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