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 Roanoke City residents celebrate new mayor Denise Membreno March 14, 2025 1 min read Urban Baby Beginnings cuts ribbon on Roanoke health hub Gene Marrano March 13, 2025 1 min read Thousands expected downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Denise Membreno March 13, 2025