Mohawk to Expand Hillsville, Virginia Carpet Backing Plant Mohawk to Expand Hillsville, Virginia Carpet Backing Plant
Calhoun, GA, January 15, 2021-Mohawk will invest $22.5 million to expand its Hillsville, Virginia operation, reports the Galax Gazette.
The company will add 19,000 square feet and install new extrusion and loom equipment to increase its production speed. The expansion will create 35 jobs.
The Hillsville facility manufactures carpet backing from 100% recycled post-consumer materials, which is then used to manufacture commercial carpet at its Rockbridge County, Virginia facility, as well as other sites across the Southeast.
This facility was built by Burlington Industries and was acquired by Wayne-Tex in 1999. Mohawk bought it in early 2005.
April 04, 2021
DOBSON Surry County Schools will be holding a virtual job recruitment event on Thursday, April 8, spread across three sessions. Prospective employees can learn more about a career with Surry County Schools in either of the sessions, set for 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5p.m.
Surry County Schools is the largest employer in Surry County, and positions are available for teachers, teacher assistants, school nutrition, and transportation. Prospective employees are asked to select the time that works best for their schedule on April 8 and join the event via Google Meet at meet.google.com/wwx-yyvj-xan.
For more information about Surry County Schools, visit the Surry County Schools website at www.surry.k12.nc.us or follow us on social media. Surry County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
Wintry weather favors southern portions of our area Friday
Snow accumulations will be greater the closer to North Carolina you go
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ROANOKE, Va. – Since last weekend, Your Local Weather Authority has been tracking the potential for wintry weather this Friday. Winter weather alerts are in effect throughout the day Friday for areas closer to the North Carolina-Virginia line/south of U.S. 460.
Winter weather alerts for Friday, 1/8/2021
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