News Clip1:30The Charlotte Observer·Hickory, Catawba County, NC
Corning, Meta break ground on Hickory expansion tied to "$6B" AI data center deal
Corning and Meta Platforms broke ground on a major expansion of Corning's optical cable manufacturing facility in Hickory, NC. This expansion is part of a multi-year, $6 billion agreement for Corning to supply optical cable for Meta's US data centers, emphasizing domestic manufacturing.
4/6/2026
