By Staff reports, USA TODAY Network
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in North Carolina rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday.
New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,039 in the week ending January 3, up from 1,921 the week before, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims rose to 208,000 last week, up 8,000 claims from 200,000 the week prior on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Georgia saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with claims jumping by 161.9%. Delaware, meanwhile, saw the largest percentage drop in new claims, with claims dropping by 55.5%.
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This article originally appeared on The Shelby Star: Unemployment claims in North Carolina increased last week