The Employee Forum met to discuss ServiceFirst updates and the University budget. Staff members expressed significant concerns about potential layoffs. The ServiceFirst initiative aims to centralize university roles for cost savings. A Board of... — read more 

A manufacturing facility in McDowell County recently laid off employees. Approximately 90 workers were affected by the job cuts. Baxter North Cove operates this facility. These layoffs represent 3% of the company's workforce. The company produces... — read more 

North Carolina saw an increase in initial unemployment claims last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data. Claims rose to 3,404 for the week ending January 31. This was up from 3,294 claims the previous week. National unemployment... — read more 

North Carolina saw a decline in initial unemployment benefit filings last week. The U.S. Department of Labor reported this data on Thursday. New jobless claims in the state fell to 3,224. This figure is down from 3,930 the previous week. Nationally... — read more 

Greenville, North Carolina, January 2026: Access East, a Greenville-based healthcare non-profit, is laying off employees. Thirty-one positions will be cut starting March 31st. This reduction stems from a shift in state funding. North Carolina’s... — read more 

The Burke County Board of Education revoked "special media access" for The Paper, a local newspaper. This action followed a Dec. 6 article about a projected $4.5 million budget deficit and potential layoffs. Superintendent Mike Swan stated the... — read more 

UNC-Chapel Hill Seeks $25 Million in Administrative Cuts UNC-Chapel Hill leaders are requesting budget changes. They target $25 million in administrative cuts. These cuts should be implemented by summer. Layoffs are still a potential outcome. This... — read more 

https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2026/01/16/bank-america-wells-fargo-ai-job-cuts

AAR Corp has confirmed layoffs in its operations, though it hasn’t said how many workers were affected. The job cuts are tied to the Triad region in North Carolina.

https://www.wbtv.com/2025/12/01/north-carolina-based-restaurant-chain-abruptly-closes-doors-after-almost-90-years/

Nearly 300 people will be out of a job when a factory in Gaston County closes down later this year. https://www.wbtv.com/2025/11/03/nearly-300-layoffs-coming-with-factory-gaston-county-set-close/

Company: Tryon Palace Source: WITN State confirms layoffs at Tryon Palace Summary: North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources confirmed that around 20 part-time historic interpreters at Tryon Palace were laid off in October due to... — read more 

There's help available for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff impacted by layoffs Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is directing staff to Forsyth Works, which currently lists more than 500 education-related jobs in the... — read more 

There's help available for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools staff impacted by layoffs Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools is directing staff to Forsyth Works, which currently lists more than 500 education-related jobs in the... — read more 

North Carolina’s economy in mid-2025 is growing but not without challenges. Overall Economic Health and Job Growth: The state’s GDP is projected to grow 2.7% in 2025. This marks five straight years of economic expansion since the pandemic. ... — read more 

Wolfspeed Cuts 73 Jobs in North Carolina Due to Weak Demand Durham-based chipmaker Wolfspeed is laying off 73 employees at its Siler City facility in Chatham County. The cuts affect manufacturing managers, technicians, engineers and other... — read more