Unemployment in the Triangle area decreased in September. Hiring in the public sector (including public school systems and other government agencies) grew by 5,500, which outweighed losses of about 3,300 workers in the private sector. The unemployment rate fell from 8% in August to 7.3% in September; the numbers also show 2.5% job growth in the 12 month period to September, which is one of the highest rates in the state. To read the full article visit the Triangle Business Journal.