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🌱 What a $500 million rocket factory means for Hurt’s future
Hurt, Virginia Patch AM: a 3 min readGreetings Hurt! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What a $500 million rocket factory means for Hurt’s future
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- Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading
• First Shift: Export controls tighten as manufacturers confront rising costs (scmr.com) — A $500 million solid rocket motor factory is being built right in Hurt promising to boost local aerospace and defense manufacturing capacity. The project, led by Avio USA, is expected to bring significant industrial activity and likely new jobs to the area as global demand for propulsion systems grows, positioning Hurt as a key player in this specialized sector. 
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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