North Carolina Layoffs — November 2023
Employers in North Carolina recorded 2 WARN Act notices in November 2023, covering approximately 149 workers — marking a decline from October and up 31% versus November 2022. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 149 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 149 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 1 | 100 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 49 |
Columbus felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 67% of all affected workers with 100 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Whiteville | 1 | 100 |
| Fayetteville | 1 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 149 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Spinning | Whiteville | 100 | Layoff | |
| Dansons | Fayetteville | 49 | Layoff |
Leading the list was National Spinning at its Whiteville facility, reporting 100 affected workers. Dansons followed with 49 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for North Carolina's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by North Carolina. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all North Carolina WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.