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Shuttered South Carolina Textile Plant Set for $216 Million Revival
A closed textile plant in Honea Path, South Carolina, will reopen as a wood products factory producing pine building materials. The $215 million project…
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Oklahoma’s $4 Billion Aluminum Project Promises 1,000 Jobs as Permit Fight Continues
Oklahoma's planned $4 billion aluminum plant in Inola promises 1,000 permanent jobs but faces a permit moratorium and environmental concerns raised by residents.
A $400 Million South Carolina Factory Expansion Will Create 105 Jobs
Okonite will build a new factory in Orangeburg, South Carolina, investing $400 million and adding 105 jobs. The facility will produce high-voltage electrical cables…
Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi Are Competing for the Next Generation of Megaprojects
Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi are competing for huge investments from SpaceX and xAI in semiconductor plants, launch complexes, and AI data centers. These projects…
The Sun Belt’s Battery Belt Is Losing Jobs as EV Factory Plans Shrink and Shift
The Sun Belt’s Battery Belt is losing jobs as electric vehicle factory plans shrink and shift toward energy storage. Economic investments are changing amid…
North Atlanta’s Workplace Pay Gap Reaches Nearly $34,000 Across County Lines
Recent data shows Fulton County jobs pay about $34,000 more annually than Forsyth jobs, but Forsyth households report much higher incomes. This difference highlights…