ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — General Shale is shutting down its plant in Spencer leaving 65 workers without a job.
The company produces bricks and concrete blocks.
Leaders said there’s been a steady decline in demand.
The plant is expected to shut down on April 1.
The company said all affected employees have been notified.
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