Hurricane Helene opens path for Lithium battery production in NC???

They are ramping NC up to be a big player in manufacturing Lithium batteries. This article is from 2022. Did they use weather weapons to clear people out so they can access rich mineral deposits?
https://www.chathamedc.org/news/wolfspeed-selects-siler-city-chatham-siler-city-advanced-manufacturing-cam-site-for-new-silicon-carbide-manufacturing-facility/