Unemployment slightly increased in 92 of 100 counties last month according to the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Officials also said in June, all 15 of the state’s metro areas, including Charlotte, experienced increases. The Rocky Mount area experienced the highest unemployment rate at 5.3% while Raleigh was the lowest at 3.4%. The statewide rate last month was 4%.
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