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New program will fund clean up of abandoned manufactured homes in Jones County

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published July 18, 2025 at 6:39 AM EDT
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A new program is underway to clean up abandoned manufactured homes in Jones County.

Officials said the Abandoned Manufactured Home Grant Program helps cover the cost of demolishing and removing single and double-wide homes.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality grant will provide $1,500 for the cost of removing single-wide homes and $2,500 for double-wides.

Owner is responsible for any remaining balance after grant funds are applied, and requests should be submitted by September 1.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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