WSLS 10 out of Roanoke reported about a recent announcement from Congressman Rick Boucher that brings some good news to Carroll and Grayson counties and the city of Galax.

Carroll county is the receipent of more than $2.8 million for water and wastewater systems. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Energy has provided economic recovery funds in the amount of $620,487 to Rooftop of Virginia to help families reduce energy costs in Carroll and Grayson Counties and the City of Galax through their weatherization assistance program.

"Two new projects will help put the economic stimulus to work locally.This afternoon, dozens gathered in Carroll County to hear Congressman Rick Boucher’s big announcement.The county will receive more than $2.8 million for water and wastewater systems projects.They’ll help bring clean water to 350 homes and businesses.

'We’re seeing commitments already to create as many as 90 jobs from one employer alone when we build a new water and wastewater system combination at Exit 1 on Interstate-77 and we’re bringing the funding here today in order to do that,' said Boucher."

Read full story, including a news release from Congressman Rick Boucher’s office.