Genentech becomes the latest biotech company to invest in Holly Springs

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Genentech becomes the latest biotech company to invest in Holly Springs

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Published on Aug 26, 2025, 3:59:59 AM
Total time: 00:07:26

Episode Description

Biotechnology company Genentech broke ground on its first east coast facility on Monday. It plans to hire 420 people in Holly Springs as it works on developing obesity drugs. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher explains what the company's plans are over the next five years.

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