Hundreds of solar farm jobs opening in Duplin Co.

DUPLIN COUNTY, NC (WCTI) — The economy in Duplin County is getting a shot in the arm with 500 jobs being created to run a large solar farm near Warsaw.

The rural area of Warsaw is what makes it the attraction for one of the largest solar farms in the country, giving hundreds of people the opportunity to make a living in one of the top industries in the state.

Those applicants turned in their resumes and interviewed hoping to become an employee with one of the largest solar providers in America, Strata Solar.

Eric Owens lives right across the road from where the new solar farm will be built on the outskirts of Warsaw. He saw a sign advertising for jobs, and applied at the job fair.

To continue reading the story, click here.