Rowan County plant to shut down, leaving 65 people without jobs

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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