Fair Bluff exploring development in less flood-prone areas

FAIR BLUFF, NC (WWAY) — Flooding during Hurricane Matthew devastated the town of Fair Bluff.

The disaster sparked discussion in the town about development in areas less prone to flooding.

A vote was recently held about annexing property four tenths of a mile from the city limits.

The Lumber River Council of Governments would build an apartment complex on that land.

They received $5 million from the North Carolina General Assembly for the project, but the development can only happen if the town of Fair Bluff owns that land.

We’ll have much more on this story Tuesday night on WWAY.