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The LEAD Feed

The Boom Paradox: When Good Economies Keep Students Out of College

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A 2023 Update to Cross-County Commuting Patterns in North Carolina

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Graduating in a Recession vs. a Boom: Why Timing Matters for Your First Paycheck

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Child Care Gaps in North Carolina’s Economy

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Understanding North Carolina’s Manufacturing Slowdown

Thursday, January 15, 2026

From Scrubs to Success: How NC Nursing Graduates Launch High-Earning Careers

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

January 2026 NC Economy Watch: Hiring Continues to Weaken as North Carolina Approaches Fifth Consecutive Year of Labor Market Slowdown

Monday, January 12, 2026

Don’t Sleep on the Factory Floor: The Overlooked Impacts of AI on Manufacturing

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

A Closer Look at Manufacturing Activity in North Carolina

Monday, December 15, 2025

North Carolina’s Manufacturing Workforce Faces Growing Retirement Risk

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

More Than Jobless Claims: What Really Goes into the Unemployment Rate

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

September 2025 NC Economy Watch: Western North Carolina Faces an Incomplete Recovery After Hurricane Helene

Monday, September 08, 2025
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