UNIX Packaging Hiring in Morganton  

UNIX Packaging, a family business, specializing in packaging beverages

is currently recruiting over 100 jobs in Morganton. The starting pay is

$15 per hour.  The project investment is upwards of $55 million dollars

and the company is anticipating their first bottle run in July. You can

apply in person at 100 Ceramic Tile Drive.

Old Textile Mill Renovation  

An old textile mill in Valdese will transform into a 60-unit housing

development along Main Street. A grant by Asheville based non-profit

Dogwood Health Trust to Northwestern Housing Enterprises, will create

affordable housing for 60 families. Construction is expected to begin

this summer, with an anticipated completion date of early 2024.

Dogwood is contributing $2 million dollars toward the $12.3 million

dollar renovation project. 

McDowell Wanted Man  

McDowell County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for 26-year-old

Cody Lee McKinney, who is wanted for questioning regarding a

disturbance with gunshots fired. McKinney was last seen leaving

the Nix Creek and Timber roads area on foot. He could be armed

so residents should be cautious and alert. Call the Sheriff’s Office

at 652-4000 if you see McKinney.