More than 400,000 people visit Burnsville Lake every summer, but only around 500 people actually live in Burnsville, West Virginia. The lack of residents has caused the town to struggle to attract restaurants, businesses, or even a dollar store. Burnsville Public Library received a grant that will help it attempt to fix those problems and bring more businesses and residents to town. The funds will be used to “Make Burnsville Better” by creating a framework on how to grow the small town through a series of community meetings and leadership training sessions.