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Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 56 of North Carolina’s counties in December, increased in 20, and remained unchanged in 24.  Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 10.6 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent.  Eleven of the state

The 2017 Governor’s Export Awards honor growth through international markets

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

David Knight will lead outdoor industry recruitment efforts for North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C. — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, increasing 0.2 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate.  The national rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent.

RALEIGH: DHL Supply Chain, a leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, plans to bring 140 jobs to Cumberland County in partnership with Campbell Soup Company, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
German-based company serving the automotive industry to invest $23.6 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility
Manufacturer of hydraulic lift equipment for trucks to invest $30 million in first U.S. manufacturing facility
Sixth edition of the state’s ‘Tracking Innovation’ report encourages more R&D activity from business; suggests more focus on STEM education needed for the state’s workforce