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Waynesboro plants hit as U.S. market struggles to recover

So the deal with the frog in the cauldron is that the poor fellow doesn’t notice the water getting warmer because the change is gradual rather than sudden. This does not explain why some in Waynesboro can feel the temperature rising but sit contentedly while the water bubbles.

Despite more construction and carpet orders, nylon line needs surer footing

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The plan led by local developer Bill Hausrath to bring a 12-screen cinema along with retail, offices and housing to the West End is a jolt of good news and a demonstration of the entrepreneurial spirit needed to kindle economic recovery.

Invista to pay $500M to correct violations at former DuPont plants

More employees to keep jobs if deal is ratified

Waynesboro’s manufacturing layoffs reflect those in Martinsville

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City prepares for impact after Invista announcement

Invista layoffs will drive up the unemployment in Waynesboro, but the city likely will not be hit as hard as others by the recession, a state economist said Tuesday.

All 632 Invista workers at the company’s Waynesboro plant have received notice that they could be laid off Feb. 8, according to federally required documents filed by the fibers manufacturer with the state.

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