Nestled in the Appalachian mountains, the community of Spruce Pine, population 2,194, is known for its hiking, local artists and as America’s sole source of high-purity quartz. Helene dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the town, destroying roads, shops and cutting power and water.
Nothing like a threat to the capital investments of a few very rich people to get the socialized bailout money flowing.
Won’t someone think of the tech companies in these unprecedented times.
The focus should be on the widespread devastation to peoples lives. Who cares if the semiconductor industry has to deal with worse yields and higher prices? That’s not what matters right now.
I applied at a job there once. Didn’t know it was quartz. Next time I’ll try harder. Sounds like good job security.
