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FedEx laying off around 300 employees, sources tell FOX13
SUMMARY: FedEx announced it will lay off approximately 300 employees in the Midsouth, which represents a small percentage of its 30,000 local workforce. Although the specific positions affected have not been disclosed, this round of layoffs follows a trend, as the company had previously cut jobs in March and June, including 2,000 layoffs in Europe. FedEx cited the need to streamline and realign functions as reasons for the layoffs, emphasizing that such decisions are not made lightly. Additionally, losing its contract with the U.S. Postal Service, which generated $2 billion in revenue, may also contribute to the layoffs.

FedEx, one of the largest employers in the Mid-South, is laying off what it called a “small number” of staff as the company wanted …
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Report finds cost to build single-family homes in TN could increase amid lumber tariffs
SUMMARY: Homebuyers in Middle Tennessee could face higher costs due to tariffs on imported materials, which account for about 7% of goods used in residential construction. A report from the National Association of Home Builders suggests that tariffs could increase the cost of building a new single-family home by $7,500 to $10,000. Softwood lumber, primarily sourced from Canada, and gypsum for drywall are key materials affected. Despite potential cost increases, Ole South Properties plans to avoid passing higher prices to buyers immediately, opting instead to build smaller homes. Industry leaders are hopeful that domestic suppliers will eventually meet demand.
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Plan to increase traffic safety in Hendersonville
SUMMARY: Hendersonville is initiating a traffic safety plan aimed at reducing congestion and accidents. The project focuses on redesigning the Old Shackle Island Road and Walton Ferry Road intersection, which has faced issues due to two closely positioned traffic signals causing confusion and accidents. This long-awaited enhancement, beginning in February, involves realigning power and water lines and includes construction impacting local businesses and homeowners. Expected to be finished by May 2027, the transformation aims to attract more investment and includes wider lanes and added sidewalks for pedestrians. Future projects include improvements to the exit 8 railroad tunnel for better access to Vietnam Veterans Boulevard.

Work has started on Hendersonville’s plan to reduce traffic congestion and accidents.
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PM Weather (3/17): Cooler, mostly sunny day with highs in the middle 50's
SUMMARY: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Expect warm temperatures in the middle 50s this afternoon, with clear skies and sunshine. Meteorologist Rebecca Suweet forecasts a warming trend, reaching 60s and 70s tomorrow. Winds will shift to a south-southwesterly direction before a system brings rain and possible thunderstorms by Thursday. The Storm Prediction Center is monitoring the situation, though the severe weather risk seems lower in our area. Some flurries may occur, and scattered showers are predicted heading into Wednesday and Thursday, just in time for the official start of spring this weekend, with highs returning to the 60s.

Here is your evening weather forecast for Monday, March 17, 2024.
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