Unemployment Rates Decline in 72 Counties in August, Over-the-Year Rates Down in 92 Counties Across NC
Oct. 3, 2012. The High Country experienced over-the-year drops. Watauga County unemployment dropped .7 percent to 8.3 percent. Ashe County unemployment dropped .3 percent to 11 percent, and Avery County unemployment dropped .1 percent to 10.4 percent.