Press Releases

igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 of North Carolina’s counties in November and decreased in one.  Tyrrell County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.1 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.4 percent.  All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.  Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 6.5 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 3.6 percent.  The November not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.5 percent. 

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. North Carolina’s November 2017 unemployment rate decreased 0.9 of a percentage point from a year ago.  The number of people employed decreased 3,262 over the month to 4,739,461 and increased 81,649 over the year. The number of people unemployed increased 9,654 over the month to 213,437 and decreased 41,228 over the year.

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. Together, the companies plan to invest more than $40 million in this project. “DHL Supply Chain and Campbell chose Cumberland County for its skilled workforce, proximity to major transportation hubs, and favorable business climate,” Gov. Cooper said. “I’m proud to welcome them to North Carolina.”

Sunrise Global Marketing, LLC, leading manufacturers of Greenworks-branded battery-powered outdoor equipment for professionals and Do-It-Yourself consumers, will create 187 jobs over five years in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company plans to invest $23.225 million to expand its operations in North Carolina by creating a state-of-the-art facility capable of housing warehousing, assembly and manufacturing.

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

Triangle Tyre will create 800 skilled jobs in Eastern NC with its first manufacturing facility outside of China

Talented workers in North Carolina’s Research Triangle region a key factor in the company’s decision

North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority awards $7.2 million in grants to support jobs and infrastructure and property upgrades