The Associated Press
RAEFORD, N.C. — House of Raeford Farms has set the closing date for a turkey plant in Hoke County.
The company said the plant in Raeford will close by July 27, putting about 1,060 people out of work.
The company had said in March it would close the plant later this year.
House of Raeford is also closing its turkey hatchery in Rose Hill and ending its relationship with about 140 turkey farmers in eastern North Carolina.
Company spokesman Dave Witter said severance packages are being offered to those who stay until the plant. . .
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