During a recent government meeting, officials discussed various community projects seeking funding, highlighting the importance of public involvement and the need for parks in underserved areas.

One significant topic was the county's second application for a playground grant, which had previously been denied. The county's planning score decreased due to the project not being included in the comprehensive system-wide plan, although public involvement saw a slight increase. County commissioners have been advocating for a park in every district, emphasizing that one district currently lacks such facilities.

The meeting also reviewed several funding requests from various towns. The town of Selma is seeking $500,000 for improvements to the Richard B. Harrison Sports Complex, while the town of Highlands has requested the same amount for a new recreation center playground. Other requests included $131,539 from Locust for pickleball courts, $190,000 from Glen Alpine for a downtown park, and $235,000 from Magnolia for the first phase of Magnolia Park development. Finally, Boone is requesting $134,269 for the second phase of its skatepark.

The discussions underscored the collaborative efforts of local governments to enhance recreational facilities and address community needs, particularly in areas lacking adequate park spaces.