North Carolina's economic development agency has secured incentive deals promising nearly 120,000 jobs over a decade. However, a significant number of these promised jobs have not materialized. The state's top recruiter faces scrutiny over the... — read more 

Analytics firm SAS has reduced its workforce by approximately 100 employees. These layoffs are attributed to ongoing digital transformation efforts and a decreased need for on-site support. The company stated that permanent changes to business... — read more 

BuildOps has laid off eleven employees in Raleigh. This reduction comes as the construction industry experiences a slowdown. The company had previously committed to creating a significant number of local jobs. These layoffs indicate a shift in the... — read more 

Wastequip will close its Toter facilities in Statesville by December 22nd. This closure will result in the loss of 96 jobs. The two affected facilities are located adjacent to each other near Interstate 40. The company has not provided a reason for... — read more 

Sealy Mattress Manufacturing Company will close its Trinity plant by the end of the year. This closure will result in 114 employees losing their jobs. The company cited evolving customer demand and business needs as reasons for the shutdown. While... — read more 

A snack company based in New Jersey is closing its plant in Conover. This closure will result in 92 employees losing their jobs. The company also plans to shut down a facility in Pennsylvania in December. The article does not provide further details... — read more 

The Pella Corporation facility in Reidsville will be closing its doors. This closure will result in the termination of employment for 133 workers. Some affected employees will receive a minimum of eight weeks of severance pay. The company cited an... — read more 

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer is implementing layoffs at its facilities located in Rocky Mount and Sanford. These workforce reductions are part of a broader initiative by the company to cut billions of dollars in expenses. The exact number of... — read more 

A North Carolina legislator criticized the recent leadership shakeup at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The state representative called the situation an unacceptable failure of leadership. This turmoil follows the controversial firing of... — read more 

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is laying off almost 400 employees at its Kinston facility. The company is closing its Value Semi-Custom cabinet operations at the plant. This action will eliminate jobs directly tied to that specific sector. Some positions... — read more 

UNC Charlotte has launched a new N.C. Economic Impact Center within its Belk School of Business. This center aims to provide businesses and civic leaders with up-to-date economic data for timely advice. The initiative was a long-held goal of the late... — read more 

A significant number of employees will be laid off at an HVAC company's North Carolina facility. The exact number of affected workers has not been disclosed. This reduction in force is occurring despite the rapid growth experienced by the surrounding... — read more 

Employees at Regional Acceptance Corporation will lose their jobs as the company permanently closes its facilities. The auto finance company, a subsidiary of Truist, is exiting the near-prime auto lending business. This decision follows an agreement... — read more 

Bank of America's chief executive stated that artificial intelligence tools have generated $800 million in benefits. These AI solutions are helping the bank grow without increasing its workforce. This development aligns with a broader industry trend... — read more 

Gardner-Webb University has announced the elimination of fourteen staff positions. This move is part of a broader strategy to address significant financial challenges. The university aims to strengthen its long-term financial standing. These changes... — read more 

The Charlotte Observer has laid off eight employees, representing approximately a quarter of its newsroom staff. These cuts are part of broader layoffs occurring at publications owned by McClatchy Media. The company has not made a public announcement... — read more 

Campbell Soup Company is implementing significant layoffs affecting salaried employees as part of a broad cost-cutting initiative. This reduction impacts workers at its Charlotte facilities, where Lance cr--kers are produced. The company aims to save... — read more 

Silfab Solar has announced workforce reductions due to temporary operational constraints. The company stated that its core business operations remain unaffected by these changes. This decision was described as difficult by the company. Silfab Solar... — read more 

Ryder has announced significant layoffs affecting 73 employees in Fayetteville. The company's location at 2486 Gillespie Street will cease operations on October 12th. This closure is part of a transition where another logistics provider will take... — read more 

Technology giant Lenovo is implementing workforce reductions. These layoffs will impact employees at its Morrisville campus. The exact number of affected individuals has not been disclosed. This move is part of broader industry trends affecting tech... — read more 

AVMAC LLC is laying off 62 employees at its Jacksonville facility. This action follows the loss of a government contract at the site. The company cited that the contract was awarded to a different entity. AVMAC stated it has no other similar work... — read more 

Ubisoft Entertainment is facing scrutiny regarding its recent workforce reductions at its Red Storm Entertainment studio. This follows an earlier wave of job cuts, raising questions about the aggregation of layoffs under the federal WARN Act. The Act... — read more 

Sturm, Ruger & Co. achieved nearly $7 million in net income for the second quarter, a significant improvement from a loss in the same period last year. This financial turnaround was driven by increased firearm demand and enhanced production... — read more 

More than 1,600 job losses have been reported in the Charlotte region this year, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. Family Dollar announced the largest single layoff, impacting 373 workers with the closure of its Matthews distribution... — read more 

Crescent Communities has implemented layoffs, attributing the decision to a slowdown in development investment. The company has not disclosed the specific roles that were eliminated. These workforce reductions follow a recent leadership transition... — read more 

Nippon Electric Glass is closing its Shelby facility, resulting in over 200 job losses. The fiberglass company's departure will have a significant economic impact on the local area. This closure marks the end of operations for a plant that has been... — read more 

Elevate Textiles, Inc. will permanently close its finishing plant in Burlington, North Carolina, on December 31, 2026. This closure will impact 150 employees. The company cited changing market dynamics and reduced production volumes as the reasons... — read more 

The sports network ESPN has reportedly laid off Cam Newton as part of a larger round of job cuts. Newton, a former NFL MVP and Carolina Panthers legend, had recently expanded his role with the network. The layoffs come as ESPN integrates newly... — read more 

Novant Health has eliminated 31 revenue cycle positions. This action was taken to address redundancies within the organization. The healthcare system stated the cuts align with its strategic goals. These goals include expanding patient access and... — read more 

North Carolina's new state budget significantly cuts and restricts funding for Legal Aid services. Lawmakers are diverting money historically allocated to Legal Aid towards public defender offices. This follows a previous funding freeze that already... — read more 

Frito Lay is closing its Raleigh distribution warehouse on September 6th. This closure will result in the layoff of approximately 68 warehouse employees. The company has issued WARN notices to all affected staff. Frito Lay plans to offer information... — read more 

Daimler Truck North America will recall 400 workers and hire an additional 200 at its Mount Holly, North Carolina facility by the end of 2026. This expansion is part of a plan to introduce a second shift at the Freightliner truck manufacturing plant... — read more 

Nippon Electric Glass will cease its glass fiber production in North America. This decision includes the closure of its Shelby plant. The company is also selling its Lexington facility. Approximately 282 employees will be affected by these changes... — read more 

A law firm is investigating NEG US Glass Fiber for potential violations of the WARN Act. The company recently conducted a mass layoff affecting 282 employees. This investigation will determine if the required 60-day notice was provided. Employees may... — read more 

North Carolina lawmakers propose significant changes to the IOLTA program. This fund traditionally provides civil legal aid to low-income state residents. The new budget bill would restrict eligibility and redirect most incoming money. Funds would... — read more 

North Carolina school districts face significant budget constraints. These financial pressures are leading to layoffs of school counselors. Student needs for mental health and academic support are currently growing. The state's student-to-counselor... — read more 

Barrette Outdoor Living Inc. laid off 63 workers at its Salisbury manufacturing site. The company cited revenue decline and economic downturn as reasons for the job cuts. Employees and the state received no prior notice of the layoffs. A WARN report... — read more 

Cape Fear Valley Health announced workforce reductions this week. Approximately 200 positions are being eliminated. This includes 138 currently filled jobs. Declining federal reimbursements and rising healthcare costs drove the decision. The health... — read more 

SAS eliminated 300 positions last week. These job cuts occurred across the company. A spokesperson called them "targeted changes." Affected employees can apply for other open roles. SAS also has hundreds of open positions worldwide. Cary, North... — read more 

Pender County Schools faces a $2.7 million budget shortfall. This deficit could lead to the elimination of about 30 positions. County commissioners approved $6 million for capital needs but not the full operational request. The district requested a... — read more