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Sep 18, 2025

Pharma packaging plant closing in Mecklenburg

Nipro PharmaPackaging will close its Mecklenburg County facility by October, according to a local official, cutting 30 jobs.

Jun 1, 2025

U.S. 58 repairs near Damascus to finish ahead of schedule

U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, crucial for local tourism and economy.

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