Another Friday, another jobs report. Another reminder that when the economy gets shaky, we feel it first and we feel it hardest. And most importantly, a reality check that no one is coming to save us.

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

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted December 2025 unemployment rate was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.1 of a percentage point to 4.4 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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

Over the last year, announcements of layoffs tied to artificial intelligence have become a near-weekly occurrence. Companies across industries have cited “efficiency gains” from AI tools as a reason ...