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 

Wells Fargo faces scrutiny over recent workforce reductions. The bank simultaneously filed hundreds of H-1B visa applications. This activity sparked renewed debate on foreign worker programs. CEO Charlie Scharf expects further workforce reductions... — read more 

Asensus Surgical is a firm located in Morrisville. The company plans to lay off 108 employees. It operates as a medical device company. These layoffs follow a prior acquisition. A German firm acquired Asensus Surgical two years ago. Morrisville... — read more 

DHL Supply Chain is closing a warehouse facility in Rural Hall, North Carolina. The company plans to shut down the site by December 31. This closure will result in 81 layoffs for employees. Layoffs are scheduled to begin on August 5 and continue... — read more 

Black Mountain faces a nearly $2 million budget shortfall. Rising operational costs and storm recovery expenses caused the deficit. Town Manager Richard Hicks cited rising personnel and health insurance costs. Officials propose freezing five to six... — read more 

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Gaston County Commissioners unanimously approved $10 million for Gaston County Schools. This funding addresses a shortfall and prevents up to 400 potential layoffs. Superintendent Morgen Houchard had warned of immediate layoffs without the money. The... — read more 

Downlite International will close its manufacturing facility in Monroe, North Carolina. This closure will result in 113 layoffs by August 14. The bedding manufacturer's divisions were recently purchased by Live Comfortably. The WARN report stated the... — read more 

Republic National Distributing Company is closing two North Carolina facilities. This action will result in 53 layoffs across Charlotte and Raleigh. The company is undergoing a large operational restructuring. These facilities are expected to be sold... — read more 

WiseTech Global is cutting approximately 2,000 jobs. The company is reducing its global workforce by nearly 30%. The logistics software company attributes these reductions to AI capabilities. CEO Zubin Appoo stated manual coding is no longer the core... — read more 

Tire manufacturer Goodyear announced plans to close its Fayetteville, North Carolina plant. The closure is expected by the end of 2027. Approximately 1,700 hourly and salaried positions will be affected. Goodyear stated this action is necessary to... — read more 

Kroger, Harris Teeter’s parent company, agreed to a major settlement. The company will invest $100 million. It will also pay a $2.5 million civil penalty. This settles Clean Air Act violations from 2014 to 2023. Violations involved refrigerant leaks... — read more 

Lions Services Inc. is laying off 107 people by July 1. The nonprofit textile manufacturer is headquartered in Charlotte. This decision follows the completion of a contract. No comparable replacement work was found. Most affected workers are machine... — read more 

North Carolina school budgets are strained, leading to staff layoffs. Gaston County Schools is eliminating over 170 support staff positions. These cuts include school counselors and special instruction resources. Parents and experts express concern... — read more 

Vitacost is closing its fulfillment center in Lexington, North Carolina. This closure will result in 130 layoffs by July 1. Kroger sold Vitacost to IHerb, an e-commerce company, in January. IHerb decided to consolidate its U.S. logistics network... — read more 

Lowe's Companies announced plans to cut 600 corporate and support roles nationwide. This reduction represents about one percent of its total workforce. The company aims to shift resources toward store operations and customer-facing employees. Many... — read more 

Mars Petcare is closing a factory. The factory is located in Henderson, North Carolina. This closure will affect 150 employees. Mars Petcare is a division of consumer giant Mars. The plant is situated in a small town. Henderson, NC ... — read more 

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... — read more 

ECU Health Home Health and Hospice will permanently close. This closure is effective May 1, 2026. It will impact 161 employees across eastern North Carolina. The decision follows an agreement to sell the division to Liberty Home Care and Hospice... — read more 

Parkdale Mills is closing its Davidson County facility. This action will lay off 68 employees. The Lexington factory is scheduled to close on June 7. Increasing energy costs created an unsustainable business model. Parkdale Mills also closed a Walnut... — read more 

Perdue Foods will dismantle its Cofield feed mill. This follows a February 21 explosion that shut down operations. Fifteen feed mill employees will be terminated on April 19. These workers received pay and benefits since the incident. Other Perdue... — read more 

North Carolina layoffs have increased over 50% this year. Companies reported 3,402 layoffs across the state in 2026. Nearly a third of these job cuts occurred in the Charlotte area. A Family Dollar distribution center in Matthews closed, eliminating... — read more 

Pendo announced layoffs affecting 90 positions. This reduction impacts approximately 10% of its workforce. Thirty of the affected employees worked at the Raleigh headquarters. CEO Todd Olson cited company reorganization as the reason. The company is... — read more 

Layoffs are increasing in North Carolina. This trend is for the year 2026. State-reported data confirms the rise. Layoffs are ticking up compared to last year. Specific company details are not provided. ... — read more 

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte announced staff layoffs. This action is part of a restructuring for financial sustainability. A limited number of positions across the association were impacted. The organization's revenue decreased by 26% since 2019... — read more 

Epic Games is cutting over 1,000 jobs across the company. This decision follows a decline in user engagement for Fortnite. CEO Tim Sweeney stated the company is spending significantly more than it earns. Industry-wide challenges also contribute to... — read more 

Gaston County Commissioners approved a $10 million transfer to Gaston County Schools. This funding aims to prevent 400 potential layoffs within the school district. Superintendent Morgen Houchard stated the district faced a $10 million budget... — read more