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 Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0