Search

About Us | Our People | Affiliates | Advertise

Unemployment rate went up in all 55 counties in January

By MetroNews Staff

March 8, 2017 - 4:22 pm

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia released county-by-county unemployment numbers for January Wednesday.

Unemployment rates increased in all 55 counties. Calhoun County (15.7) and Clay County (11.6) had the two highest unemployment rates

The state’s overall rate was 5.6 percent. There were two counties, Berkeley (3.9) and Jefferson (3.4), below four pecent unemployment.

More News

Governor Justice: no $465 million 'clawback' of federal funds for schools after waiver approval

The problem was based not on any allegations of misspending — but instead over whether school systems fell short on an obligation to maintain financial support for education at levels in line with overall spending.

By Brad McElhinny

April 19, 2024 - 6:10 pm

Fayette County inmate pleads guilty to killing other inmate

The incident happened in November of 2020 at the Mount Olive Correctional Center.

By MetroNews Staff

April 19, 2024 - 5:35 pm

Middle school athletes step out of shot put against transgender girl who just won court case

The situation unfolded at the Harrison County Championships for middle schools, just a couple of days after West Virginia transgender athlete won appeals court ruling.

By Brad McElhinny

April 19, 2024 - 2:37 pm

West Virginia State University holds a day of community service and giving back

The 11th annual WVSU Cares Day was held Friday at 17 sites throughout Kanawha and Putnam counties.

By Katherine Skeldon

April 19, 2024 - 2:11 pm