North Carolina Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in North Carolina posted 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, affecting an estimated 217 workers. The average filing covered 108 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
217
Workers Affected
108
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.7%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
3,035
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.4%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 123 |
| Admin & Support Services | 1 | 94 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 123 workers across 1 notice. On a related front, Admin & Support Services reported 94 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning | Tarboro | 123 | Layoff | |
| Focus Services | Greenville | 94 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Corning at its Tarboro facility, reporting 123 affected workers. Focus Services followed with 94 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for North Carolina.