W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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Unemployment Rates Fell In All W.Va. Counties
Each of the state’s 55 counties saw a significant decrease in the local unemployment rate from February to March.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnemployment Varies Widely By W.Va. Counties
A new set of delayed January unemployment figures for West Virginia is out. Some counties are below the national average, but many are not.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnemployment Jumps In W.VA In November 2025
West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.4% for the month of November 2025.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJobs Are Coming To W.Va., But Will The Workers Follow?
Do we have enough people to do the jobs, and are enough people willing to work at all? Eric Douglas kicks off our newest radio series, "Help Wanted: Understanding West Virginia's Labor Force."
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Unemployment Jumps In W.Va., State Launches Online Job Fairs
Unemployment in West Virginia jumped in September, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 4 percent, according to data from WorkForce West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnemployment Continues To Fall, Participation Rises Slightly
Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday that West Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is now 3.6 percent. That sets a record for the lowest unemployment rate in state history.
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