Economy

North Carolina’s September Employment Figures Released

North Carolina’s September 2024 Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.8%

The unemployment rate in North Carolina remained steady at 3.8% in September 2024, according to the latest report from the state government. This figure is unchanged from August’s revised rate and represents a 0.2 percentage point increase over the past year. Meanwhile, the national unemployment rate saw a slight decrease,

Governor Cooper Announces 200 New Jobs as Global Food Company Selects Johnston County for Production Facility

Cedar Direct to Create 20 Jobs with New Facility in Rutherford County

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Cedar Direct, LLC, a lumber distributor, plans to create 20 new jobs in Rutherford County, North Carolina. The company will invest $925,000 to establish a distribution and warehousing facility in the Town of Spindale. This development marks Cedar Direct’s third location and is expected

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