Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in North Carolina last week compared with the week prior.

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week, with new filings rising to 4,413, up from 3,121 the previous week. ALSO READ: Woman’s identity stolen to claim $23K in ...

Unemployment data at the county level was recently released by the NC Department of Commerce for November 2025. Moore ...

The N.C. Commerce Department's report for December continues to reflect a stagnant market for both job seekers and employers with net gain of just 2,400 private-sector jobs from November.

North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.9% in December 2025, matching November’s ...

Buncombe County officials heard about the hospitality industry's recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, which still produces challenges for employers.

This is the latest installment in our Main Street NC series from the WUNC Politics Podcast. We're visiting communities across the state to hear from local leaders about the issues and challenges ...

President Donald Trump says he'll nominate former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Fed chair.