Lincoln and Cleveland counties win $1.1 million in Rural Center grants
Lincoln County receives $671,400 for water system improvements to support a new auto parts manufacturer expansion code named Blue Macaw. STEAG Energy Services expansion in Kings Mountain will use maximum Vacant Building Reuse funds, boosting jobs and investment.
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STEAG expansion creates jobs in Kings Mountain near Cleveland County
STEAG, operating at the former Anvil Knitwear site in Kings Mountain, plans a major expansion that will add jobs and bring investments in coming years. Mayor Rick Murphrey praises the project as boosting the local economy and utility demand, while Ken Mooney notes STEAG's sustained growth since 2006. Halifax Media Group reports from The Star in Shelby.
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Jeld-Wen to Create 142 Jobs in Charlotte Expansion
Jeld-Wen, a West Coast window and door maker with North Carolina plants in Davidson and Marion, plans to relocate its North American headquarters to Charlotte. The project could bring more than 13.4 million in annual payroll and up to 2.54 million in JDIG incentives, with up to 2 million in initial investment. The company aims to create 142 new jobs over two years, supported by state and infrastructure funds.
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FDA review of tobacco products grinds to a halt
An AP review finds tobacco firms have introduced almost no new cigarettes or smokeless products in over 18 months as the FDA slows approvals since regulating tobacco in 2009. Industry says changes are minor. the agency cites significant deficiencies and public health risk precautions. About 90 percent of applications have lingered beyond a year. 400 products since March 2011 remain off shelves.
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