Over $104M in Lottery Funds Headed to Transylvania, McDowell County Schools for Major Projects
By Marge | Published 2025-11-19T15:50:31.791+00:00
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WNC -- November 19, 2025: Ten school systems across North Carolina are celebrating a significant financial boost, all thanks to grants funded by the state lottery. Among the recipients are Transylvania and McDowell county schools, which are part of a select group receiving over $392 million combined to support essential construction and renovation projects.
Funds Target Economically Distressed DistrictsThese substantial awards are distributed through the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund (NBPSCF) and are specifically earmarked for economically distressed districts throughout the state. The funding is designed to provide the necessary capital for modernizing facilities and improving the learning environment for students.McDowell County: Consolidating for the FutureMcDowell County Schools is set to receive a noteworthy $42 million from the NBPSC