CONCORD, N.C. — Although the historically Black college Barber-Scotia received its tax-exempt status back last week, the college’s president is now pleading for the community’s support.
[ ALSO READ: Barber-Scotia College, city of Concord resolve debt dispute ]
Chris Rey posted a video to is Facebook saying Barber-Scotia is out of money, leaving staff salaries and major bills at risk.
“I can’t pay staff. The majority of my staff are volunteers, but there are a few folks, including myself, nobody’s getting paid this month,” he said. “There are critical bills that won’t get paid if we don’t figure this out.”
The North Carolina Property Tax Commission ruled that Concord college is eligible for property tax exemption for its campus properties.
This reverses a decision made by the county in 2023. Barber-Scotia lost its accreditation in 2004.
The president of the college said he wanted to get it back this year, according to the Independent Tribune.
VIDEO: New Barber-Scotia president takes challenges head-on
This browser does not support the video element.