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Is there a job worth sticking around for?

LETTERS

Irene Corey | 12/11/2012

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NC Employment Security Commission: Public-sector job losses drove unemployment over 10 percent level

Jeff Fobes | 08/20/2011

Public-sector job losses in July totaled 12,100, swamping private-sector gains of 6,900 jobs, according to a statement by the N.C. Employment Securities Commission, as reported by Carolina Public Press.

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Local Matters: Local economy, employment outlook and Buncombe County budget

Margaret Williams, David Forbes and Christopher George | 05/21/2011

In this episode of the Mountain Xpress Local Matters podcast, news editor Margaret Williams talks with reporter David Forbes about the trends in the local economic recovery. Reporter Christopher George contributes a report about the local employment situation, as well as an update about the recent Buncombe County Commission budget meeting.

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Local Volvo plant shutting down in March; 228 jobs will be lost

David Forbes | 12/11/2009

The Skyland Volvo plant will shut down on March 31, 2010, according to a press release from the Stockholm-based company. An estimated 228 employees will lose their jobs in a facility that the county and city were considering for millions in grants just a few years ago.

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Local jobless rates spike

Hal L. Millard | 01/06/2009

The local unemployment rate took a dramatic leap in November, based on the latest statistics from the N.C. Employment Security Commission.

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Area employment picture brightens a wee bit

Hal L. Millard | 09/26/2008

For months, the area's unemployment rate has been spiking. Add that to the local gas crisis and the supposed implosion of the U.S. economy (at least the financial sector), and it's enough to majorly harsh your economic mellow. Well, there's a glimmer of good news in the latest local job stats.

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Unemployment rates continue to climb

Hal L. Millard | 08/29/2008

The Asheville area unemployment rate jumped yet again in July, though the increase was less than in most of the rest of the state.

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Area, state jobless rate continues to climb

Hal L. Millard | 07/31/2008

The Asheville metropolitan area (Buncombe, Haywood, Madison and Henderson counties) saw its unemployment rise again in June to 5 percent, up from 4.8 percent in May, according to the latest statistics from the N.C. Employment Security Commission.

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Local, statewide unemployment shoots upward

Hal L. Millard | 06/30/2008

The Asheville metro area's unemployment rose to 4.8 percent in May, a significant increase from April's 4.1 percent. But the local rate was still better than the statewide rate, which hit a high of 5.8 percent, according to the latest statistics from the N.C. Employment Security Commission.

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Asheville unemployment rate drops in April

Hal L. Millard | 06/02/2008

Despite a generally unsteady economy nationwide, the local unemployment rate eased in April, with the Asheville metro area seeing a decrease to 4.1 percent from 4.4 percent in March, according to the latest statisctics from the N.C. Employment Security Commission.

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All-States Medical supply hiring 50 employees

David Forbes | 20 days ago

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New Report: Manufacturing decline explains North Carolina’s lagging job creation

Jake Frankel | 24 days ago

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Asheville tops state in job growth since January

Jake Frankel | 03/24/2013

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Sierra Nevada hiring local electricians, mechanics

Jake Frankel | 01/18/2013

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A-B Tech to host May 9 job fair

Caitlin Byrd | 04/24/2012

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Sale of Grove Park Inn means its employees must reapply for jobs

Margaret Williams | 04/12/2012

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NYTimes: States like North Carolina may pay price in job-training programs for private companies

Margaret Williams | 01/09/2012

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Kayak maker moving to Fletcher bringing up to 50 new jobs

Bill Rhodes | 01/06/2012

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Seasonal employment on the rise

Megan Dombroski | 11/13/2011

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Job fair at Blue Ridge Community College in Henderson County Nov. 3

Jeff Fobes | 10/31/2011

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