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Unemployment Rate Falls, But Workers Do Too
Unemployment fell from 4.7% in February to 4.5% for March. Nationally, unemployment fell by a tenth to 4.3%.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Foundation Aims To Strengthen Business Startups In W.Va.
A new network will provide educational support designed to strengthen entrepreneurial skills and help more West Virginians start and run successful businesses.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAhead of July Opening, Secretary Of State Officially Announces Office Of Entrepreneurship
The Office of Entrepreneurship was created this year by the West Virginia Legislature and aims to support existing businesses and guide startups through the earliest stages of launching a business.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGrant Program Seeks To Help Those In Recovery Find Jobs
Grants of up to $500,000 will be used to help Appalachians in recovery find and keep jobs.
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Judge Sets Hearing In Contentious Fight Over Greenbrier Resort
A federal judge will hear evidence in May on whether to give a neutral third party control of the Greenbrier Resort or hold off until another suit in state court is resolved.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Coal Country Rapidly Losing Residents
Sixteen West Virginia counties that are part of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Central Appalachia region saw the largest percentage of population loss from that entire group from the 2020 census to 2025 numbers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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