Dossier
John Gettys
Coverage of John Gettys in the Nexus archive.
- Rock Hill’s Octapharma projects moved forward: What we know
Rock Hill City Council approved the agreement for Octapharma to build a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical facility on the former Carolina Panthers site, projected to create 1,800-2,000 jobs. The project, part of Project Palmetto Rock, moves forward alongside the Novant Health site, with construction potentially starting next year.
- York County vote could make or break $1.5B Octapharma project
York County's vote on a tax incentive agreement for Octapharma's $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing project in Rock Hill is stalled due to disputes over cost-sharing between local governments. Rock Hill officials rejected an amended agreement that shifted more financial burden to the city, warning the deal could collapse if the council reaffirms the amendment.