* Unemployment rates in the metropolitan statistical areas for April were: Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord NC-SC — 11.4 percent, down from 11.6 percent. Two other areas had a higher rate: Burlington — 12.0 percent, up from 11.9 percent. Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton — 14.9 percent, down from 15.4 percent.
* COMBINED STATISTICAL AREAS CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE ESTIMATES: CHARLOTTE-GASTONIA-SALISBURY, NC-SC - 12.1 percent
* The Charlotte/Gastonia/Concord NC/SC Metro experienced the largest net decrease in employment at 52,100
* Preliminary Data for APRIL 2009
Mecklenburg - 10.2%
Cabarrus - 10.8%
Gaston - 14.8%
Lincoln - 14.2%
Iredell - 12.6%
Union - 10.1%
* Unemployment insurance benefits: Mecklenburg -$23.7 million Gaston -$8 milliion
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April Unemployment Rates Drop In 83 North Carolina Counties 
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