Could low unemployment numbers scare prospects away? Gene Marrano August 24, 2018 1 min read Could the lowest unemployment rate since August 2007 – 3 point 1 percent – and a record labor force expansion scare prospects away from the state and the region? WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a local economic development specialist: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two more local teams gear up for high school football seasonNext: Poll: Virginians who support Trump say it’s for deeds, not words Related Stories 1 min read Recount done; Joe Cobb is Roanoke’s next Mayor Gene Marrano December 20, 2024 1 min read Virginia U.S. Senator weighs in on The Supreme Court taking up the TikTok ban Denise Membreno December 20, 2024 1 min read Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments Gene Marrano December 19, 2024