Unemployment rose in 85 NC counties in Nov 2024, with Mitchell County highest at 8.9%. Statewide rate was 3.7%. Employment decreased by 30,435 workers.
Twenty communities in North Carolina, including Yancey and Duplin counties, receive $25.8M in grants for vital housing and public improvements.
North Carolina’s new dashboard tracks UI claims post-Hurricane Helene, aiding policy decisions with demographic insights and supporting recovery efforts.
Maronda Mims, in her 50s, was close to finishing her Rutgers degree when family and financial hurdles halted her journey.
The Piedmont Triad Regional Workforce Board’s REWI Initiative wins $125K to boost reentry job support, promoting second chances and community safety in NC.
The NC TOWERS report offers a workforce blueprint to harness $200B from offshore wind, urging investments in ports, supply chain, and training for economic growth.
Governor Cooper reveals MetOx Int’l’s $193.7M facility in Chatham Co., creating 333 jobs, boosting clean tech, and enhancing NC’s energy future.
Custom Flavors invests $6.5M in Concord, creating 30 jobs, boosting NC’s food science sector and reducing East Coast logistics costs.
NC extends Disaster Unemployment Assistance deadline to Jan. 7, 2025, for 39 counties hit by Hurricane Helene. Apply at des.nc.gov.
Clean energy is booming in North Carolina, with major projects like Toyota’s EV battery plant in Randolph County creating thousands of local jobs.
Carrboro sues Duke Energy, accusing it of a “deception campaign” on climate change, costing the town millions and endangering public safety.
A recount confirmed Democrat Justice Riggs’ win against Griffin, who challenges 60K ballots. NC Democrats filed a lawsuit to uphold those votes.
