More jobs coming to Macon County

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published August 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM EDT

More jobs are coming to Macon County, thanks to new state and federal support. Governor Kay Ivey has announced a $433,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant to help bring auto parts supplier Shin-sung NVH USA to the town of Shorter.

The South Korean company makes insulation and vibration-control parts for Hyundai, Kia, and other automakers. The money will help extend sewer services to Shinsung’s new warehouse site just off Interstate 85. The project is expected to create 35 new jobs.

The ARC grant will be combined with a $432,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier this year. Governor Ivey praised the project, saying Alabama’s workforce continues to attract major manufacturers and suppliers.

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Melanie Hogan

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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