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First Solar announces Cherokee County production facility expected to create more than 600 jobs
August 2, 2026

First Solar announced a Cherokee County production facility expected to begin operating in 2026 and create more than 600 jobs. State officials also approved job-development credits, though no incentive value was disclosed.

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Timken Belts closure puts 283 Springfield jobs on a near-term timeline
July 26, 2026

Timken’s planned Springfield closure affects 283 workers, but separations are scheduled in waves from July through December. The Job Center offers free help.

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Durham lands planned $1.4B AbbVie manufacturing campus
April 29, 2026

AbbVie plans a $1.4 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in Durham County, with 734 expected jobs and a 2028 completion target.

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