Kinston, NC has recorded 2 WARN filings affecting 463 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is Masterbrand Cabinets, with 391 workers affected. Filing dates range from Sep 19, 2025 through Sep 28, 2026. Masterbrand Cabinets accounts for 84% of affected workers in Kinston. Kinston represents 3% of North Carolina workers affected by WARN filings in this period.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
463
Filings
2
Companies Affected
2
Share of North Carolina
1%
of 167 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 19/mo

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About This Data

Data on this site comes from WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Where a state does not publish a usable list, filings come from a third-party compilation and are marked on each row. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Kinston Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
Masterbrand Cabinets
651 Collier-Loftin Rd
Layoff 391
larger than 95% of filings
2026-11-27
Recorded: 2026-09-28
2026-09-28
Safeway Logistics
1302 Enterprise Blvd
Layoff 72 2025-11-22
Recorded: 2025-09-19
2025-09-19

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