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 WalletHub Study Finds Virginia’s Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026
