North Carolina Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in North Carolina posted 2 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, affecting an estimated 81 workers. The average filing covered 40 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
81
Workers Affected
40
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — North Carolina (DOL/BLS)
3.8%
Unemployment
(January 2026)
2,977
Initial Claims
(2026-03-28 wk)
0.41%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 81 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 81 workers across 2 notices.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firestone Fibers and Textiles | Kings Mountain | 77 | Layoff | |
| Firestone Fibers and Textiles | Gastonia | 4 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Firestone Fibers and Textiles at its Kings Mountain facility, reporting 77 affected workers. Firestone Fibers and Textiles followed with 4 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in North Carolina for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for North Carolina.