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How The ‘Coolest Thing’ Contest Shows Diversity In Manufacturing, This West Virginia Morning

The votes are in – more than 3,200 of them – and the winner of the inaugural Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition will be announced next week. It’s down to the final five. Assistant News Director Maria Young caught up with Bill Bissett, president of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, which is hosting the contest, to find out more about the finalists.

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Employment Increased In August In W.Va., But Only Slightly

The total number of employed state residents increased by 400 - rising to 741,000 - while the number of unemployed state residents decreased by 700 to 31,300.

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The Future Of Social Security Benefits, This West Virginia Morning

Social Security began 91 years ago when President Franklin Roosevelt signed it into law. Since then, it has provided a social safety net to Americans, allowing many of them to retire with dignity, according to John Hishta, senior vice president of campaigns with AARP. But many experts say that without some action, social security benefits will have to be reduced by 20% in 2032. News Director Eric Douglas sat down with Hishta to understand the situation.

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W.Va. Unemployment Rate Tied With National Average

West Virginia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1% in July. That’s down a tenth of a point from June.

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