Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shootingNext: 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Related Stories 1 min read Local Colors to host 6th annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Saturday in downtown Roanoke Web Staff October 2, 2025 1 min read Roanoke-bound flight involved in LaGuardia Airport taxiway collision Ian Price October 2, 2025 1 min read It’s that season, time for the Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Art and Craft Festival Denise Membreno October 2, 2025