North Carolina sees steady employment in August 2025; unemployment rate remains at 3.7%, while total nonfarm jobs rise by 4,800, driven by key industries.
Federal funds freeze hit Ashe County schools hard, jeopardizing teacher salaries and after-school programs in NC.
The NRSC edited a video to falsely accuse ex-Gov. Roy Cooper of backing pretrial release policies linked to a tragic stabbing in Charlotte.
In Wilmington, Governor Stein announced grants for 3,800 jobs in NC film productions, boosting local business and state visibility with $131.6M investment.
Renew NC completes repairs on Matalene Waters’ home, marking a milestone in post-Hurricane Helene recovery, with $807M federal funding aiding 1,900 families.
Governor Stein’s grants will create 170 jobs and attract over $74 million in private investment to boost North Carolina’s rural economies.
North Carolina’s unemployment rate held at 3.7% in July 2025, with minor job sector shifts and a slight year-over-year increase, contrasting a national rise.
Residents across NC are urged to join public sessions from Aug. 27 to shape the state’s economic plan, aiming for inclusive growth and prosperity by 2030.
Governor Josh Stein announced a $4M federal grant for job skills training for the incarcerated, enhancing workforce reentry and community integration in NC.
Chronic absenteeism remains 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, impacting students across economic and achievement lines.
Michael Whatley, leading a U.S. Senate race in North Carolina, faces challenges due to his past support for controversial GOP figure Mark Robinson.
In June 2025, unemployment rose in 92 North Carolina counties, hitting 5.8% in Edgecombe. Statewide, employment grew slightly, but unemployment rose sharply.
