The Center for Rural Development has been awarded $300,000 by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to implement the Succeed, Thrive and Recover (STAR) program to benefit businesses and individuals in recovery in 43 Southern and Eastern Kentucky counties, including Adair, Casey, Cumberland, Green, Metcalfe, and Russell.
The STAR program is part of a $12 million award package through the ARC's INSPIRE initiative.
