Unemployment rate continues to rise in Virginia

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Virginia was the only state to see a rise in unemployment last month. Data shows Virginia’s unemployment rate rose by 0.1% in June, for an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Virginia …

AstraZeneca picks Virginia for multibillion-dollar manufacturing site

McDowell County, West Virginia, birthplace of food stamps, faces a disappearing safety net

Dense fog to start will lead to a pleasant afternoon in Southern West Virginia

Good morning folks! We’re starting the day with very dense fog across the region. Visibility is extremely low in many of our communities as of 6 am, making for a potentially hazardous morning commute. While the fog is expected to gradually lift over the …

Southwest Virginia at the crossroads: Trump’s ARC cuts threaten region’s economic lifeline

The Trump administration’s proposal to slash Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) funding by 93% — from over $200 million to just $14 million — threatens to sever one of Southwest Virginia’s most vital economic arteries. This drastic cut would devastate a …

Alleged kidnapping and drug horror in West Virginia after gay dating app meet-up

PHILIPPI, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A disturbing case of kidnapping and drug abuse is under investigation after a man told police he was held against his will and forced to consume methamphetamine for two days straight in Barbour County. On Friday, July 19, 2025, …

"The Emotional Battle" Retired West Virginia educator and coach aims to inspire others with obsessive compulsive ...

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – A retired educator and coach from Ohio County wants people who are struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder to know – they are not alone.   Dr. William Welker shares his own experience with the illness in his booklet “The …

Virginia Pesticide Collection Program returns in 2025 with local site in Melfa

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is once again inviting farmers, pesticide dealers, pest control firms, certified applicators, golf course operators, and homeowners to take part in the 2025 Virginia Pesticide Collection …

These Virginia towns are moving away from water fluoridation

Two Virginia towns have voted to stop adding fluoride to their water supply, citing cost savings between $10,000 and $20,000 each year. Nationally, the Environmental Protection Agency said in April that it’s begun a review of the practice’s safety. The …

Virginia's gubernatorial candidates are taking different routes on campaign ads

The latest campaign finance numbers are showing how the candidates for governor are spending their campaign cash. Democrat Abigail Spanberger is spending about nine times as much money on digital ads and emails as her opponent in the campaign for governor. …