The economic impact of Northrop Grumman's new Waynesboro factory will be felt on both sides of Afton Mountain

Northrop Grumman, a titan of the U.S. defense industry, is building a new factory in Waynesboro that promises to bring hundreds of high-salary jobs to the area. But on which side of Afton Mountain those residents will choose to live is not predetermined. The Falls Church-based company announced its plans for a new $200 million advanced electronics and testing facility in Waynesboro in November and broke ground on the 63-acre facility in February. Northrop Grumman has promised the plant will employ more than 300 engineers and manufacturers with an average...