Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 minute read State government leaders including Governor Youngkin like to talk about strong job growth in the Commonwealth, but in recent weeks the economy seems to be pumping the brakes a bit, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shootingNext: 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Related Stories General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0 Roanoke gears up for its annual St Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0