The Western North Carolina Agriculture Center hosted a job fair. Over 100 employers met with jobseekers on April 16, 2026. North Carolina reports approximately 200,000 unemployed individuals as of January. One attendee, engineer Brett Bloomberg, was recently laid off. He emphasized the value of in-person connections over online searches.
Fletcher, N.C.
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