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20 years later, man looks back at a Toyota plant career

20 years later, man looks back at a Toyota plant career

KENNY KEMP | Gazette-Mail Chirgwin and fellow Toyota plant worker Randy Workman prepare to disassemble a problematic transmission and repair it.— Dave Chirgwin's initial career goal was rock star.Starting at age 16, he played guitar in a series of bands: Quad, Rock Brigade and Free Hand, among them,But rock stardom is for the few, the great and the lucky.

WV MetroNews – Toyota plant celebrates 20th anniversary in Putnam County

WV MetroNews – Toyota plant celebrates 20th anniversary in Putnam County

By MetroNews Staff in News | September 20, 2016 at 7:55PMBUFFALO, W.Va. — Gov.Earl Ray Tomblin will be on hand as the Toyota West Virginia plant in Putnam County celebrates its 20-year anniversary Wednesday.According to a release, the plant will celebrate with a $400-million investment announcement.

20 years later, man looks back at a Toyota plant career

20 years later, man looks back at a Toyota plant career

KENNY KEMP | Gazette-Mail Chirgwin and fellow Toyota plant worker Randy Workman prepare to disassemble a problematic transmission and repair it.— Dave Chirgwin's initial career goal was rock star.Starting at age 16, he played guitar in a series of bands: Quad, Rock Brigade and Free Hand, among them,But rock stardom is for the few, the great and the lucky.

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