Unemployment Rises In 86 Counties
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Posted: 2:45 PM Jan 29, 2010
Unemployment Rises In 86 Counties
Just nine counties in North Carolina saw a drop in unemployment. The two with the biggest drop are here in Eastern Carolina.
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There's more bad news on the economic front in North Carolina. Unemployment rates increased in 86 of the state's 100 counties for December.

In figures released today, just nine counties saw a decreased while a handful remained the same.

Two counties here in Eastern Carolina actually saw the biggest drop in the state. Perquimans County's unemployment dropped .5%, while Pamlico's declined .4%.

All of the metro areas in the East saw a jump in unemployment. Goldsboro now stands at 9.2%, Greenville at 10.1&, Jacksonville at 8.2% and Rocky Mount at 13.9%.

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Posted by: Ace Location: Plymouth on Feb 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM

If no body is working then no body will get hurt!
Posted by: US citizen for now Location: Washington on Feb 1, 2010 at 08:49 AM

Ed, any president would extend unemployment benefits you nitwit. And it's Obomination not Obama nation!!! He is an abomination in the sight of the Lord full of lies & deceit.
Posted by: Vance on Jan 30, 2010 at 08:36 AM

Moe, there is already heck to pay.Over$40,000 for every man,woman,BOY,and GIRL in the USA.And Obonga is just getting started.Nice to know my and yours and everybody elses kids,grandkids,great grand kids etc.will have to pay this off.People even knowing this still drink that rancid koolaid.Once again Obonga Quote,pass this stimulus and unemployment will not got passed 8%.LIAR!
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