Duke Energy begins construction on Solar Power Plant in Surry County
Duke Energy has started construction on its 22.6-megawatt Stony Knoll Solar power plant in Dobson which is expected to open by the end of 2021. The facility will power the equivalent of 5,000 homes. Once completed, the plant is expected to create about 70 jobs and will also increase local tax revenues for Surry County… Read more »
Altec Industries will expand its Surry County plant, create 100 new jobs
An Alabama-based commercial equipment provider and servicer to a variety of industries will expand its operation near Mount Airy by adding 100,000 square feet and creating 100 new jobs, the company announced on Friday. Altec Industries Inc. has finalized an agreement with the Surry Board of County Commissioners on a deal that will bring state… Read more »
Kieffer Starlite Expanding in Mount Airy
Kieffer Starlite, a national sign builder is expanding its primary facility and consolidating its operations in Mount Airy. Kieffer Starlite performs graphics, welding fabrication, painting and electrical assembly production in the building, where it will be joined by thermoforming operations. The company employs 145, 35 in Mount Airy. The consolidation and expansion is expected to… Read more »