New Hanover employment

There may have been a time where finding good help was hard, but in this job market, there is no shortage of people looking for work. Full story...

There is some good news on the unemployment front. The March numbers are out and unemployment rates decreased in every county in our viewing area. Full story...

UNCW information technology students got some encouraging news Thursday evening as their industry is projected to have the third highest growth rate in North Carolina over the next decade. Full story...

A spike in demand for fiber optics in China is good news for the Corning plant in Wilmington. China's increased need for fiber optics to build their mobile networks means some local workers will be re-hired. Full story...

In this week's Money Monday Thom Rakes came by from the UNCW career center and spoke about how to most effectively apply for jobs. Full story...

More than 100 job positions are, or will soon be, unfilled. As a result, departments are being restructured. Despite the changes, county leaders stress that public safety will not be compromised. Full story...

Twenty-seven New Hanover employees were let go Tuesday. Manager Bruce Shell met with the heads of county departments to discuss the layoffs this morning. Full story...