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Unemployment

State borrows more money to pay unemployment

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So many North Carolina residents are unemployed that the state has borrowed $13 million from the federal government to pay their benefits this week. Full story...
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Corning cuts took place in Wilmington on Wednesday

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videoCorning said it would reduce its global workforce by 3,500 employees. Sources told WWAY, some of those layoffs happened here in Wilmington on Wednesday. Full story...
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Unemployment numbers troubling, especially outside New Hanover County

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videoThe November unemployment numbers are out, and they're up for all 100 North Carolina counties. The state unemployment rate for November is 7.8%, up a full point from October. However, all of our surrounding counties are even higher than that, except for New Hanover County. Full story...
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Unemployed in NC may have to wait for their checks

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videoThe website of the State Employment Security Commission was apparently overwhelmed this weekend and crashed. Full story...
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On-line personal information could cost you a job

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videoPeople spend a lot of time perfecting their resume, but the truth is, the World Wide Web is becoming your new resume, and if you're not careful, it could keep you from securing that job. Full story...
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Job market tough, but there are still opportunities available

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videoDespite 26 year high unemployment numbers, there is some good job news. According to experts, you can find a job in almost any industry that's a 'necessity.' Full story...
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Unemployment numbers continue to rise

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videoNew local unemployment numbers are in and they continue to rise. That means more people looking for unemployment benefits. For people who have never been unemployed, or been in the position to ask for money, getting help can be confusing. Full story...
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New way for unemployed to file for compensation

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North Carolina's Employment Security Commission is introducing a new way for the newly unemployed to file a compensation claim. Full story...
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Local unemployment numbers continue to increase

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videoThe national unemployment rate has hit a 14 year high at 6.5 percent. There are now 10 million unemployed people in the country. Full story...
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US Marine to close Navassa facility

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Some bad news in the local job market Thursday. 270 people will soon be out of work in Brunswick County. Full story...
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Georgia-Pacific plant laying off 400 employees

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videoThe Georgia-Pacific Lumber and Plywood Plant in Whiteville has announced it will be laying off 400 employees. The news is not good, and obviously has Whiteville residents concerned. Full story...
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Unemployment rate being felt in New Hanover County

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videoThe nation's unemployment rate reached a four year high in August to 6.1 percent, and the trend of job losses is being felt right here in New Hanover County. Agencies who help place those in jobs are feeling the crunch more than ever. Full story...
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New Hanover County unemployment numbers better than average

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The nation's unemployment rate reached a four year high in July. And while the unemployment rate in North Carolina hit 6.2 percent, New Hanover County comes in below the national average. Full story...
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Unemployment numbers are up

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videoThe latest state unemployment numbers are in, and they're up. Right now, North Carolina has a 5.4 percent unemployment rate, and while that's not terribly high, people in our area say it is becoming increasingly difficult to find work. Full story...
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