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Economy Eric Douglas, Apr. 01, 2026

W.Va. Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

After a nearly three-month delay, WorkForce West Virginia has released state unemployment figures for January. The newly released numbers show that for the month of January, West Virginia’s unemployment rate remained at 4.6%.

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Economy WVPB Staff, Apr. 01, 2026

A Look At The State’s New Office Of Entrepreneurship, This West Virginia Morning

It has been a week since the bill creating the state’s new Office of Entrepreneurship was signed into law – with an official opening date of July 1. Maria Young caught up with Secretary of State Kris Warner to find out what the new office can do to help would-be new business owners turn their hopes and dreams into reality.

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Economy Maria Young, Mar. 26, 2026

Bill Signing Creates Office To Support Entrepreneurs

Senate Bill 878 was signed into law this week, creating the new West Virginia Office of Entrepreneurship, which aims to help launch small businesses.

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Economy Eric Douglas, Mar. 26, 2026

Alcon Expands Operations In Cabell County

Alcon, a company that builds lenses for people who need cataract surgery, is expanding its operations in Cabell County.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Mar. 25, 2026

County Commissioners Speak Out Against Water Rate Increase

Effective March 1, residential water customers will see their average bill increase by approximately $6 per month or $7 for residential wastewater customers.

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Economy Maria Young, Mar. 24, 2026