# Nicholas County Commission 9.16.26

The Nicholas County Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting on September 16, 2026, approved a one-time $50,000 allocation from opioid-restricted funds to support the health department’s school prevention work, including anti-drug and suicide-prevention activities and related data collection; commissioners said they would revisit the funding next year. The commission also approved cabling work for the new probation office based on a KTS quote of $7,242, and cabling/internet service for the BB&T building for $10,861.45. A motion was made to approve a CDBG notice of intent to bid for the Birch River PSD Kener Ridge waterline extension, a $2.6 million project described as fully grant-funded; submission would be held until the Department of Highways permit and a remaining easement are in place. The transcript does not clearly capture the vote on that motion.

A regional planning representative reviewed county projects administered by Region 4, reporting approximately $92.2 million in project investment, with a 72% grant and 28% loan split. Projects discussed included water and wastewater improvements, broadband, stormwater work, a wastewater treatment plant relocation, and other community infrastructure; several proposed projects remain unfunded or in development. The commission also approved election officials and poll workers, and heard a presentation on supported employment services. No additional procurement decisions were clearly identified in those items.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Sources
- [Nicholas County Commission 9.16.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_uo83HdaTQ) - Summersville Community Television