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Unemployment Claims Down Slightly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 9, 2021
37,790 Virginians applied for unemployment again in a continuing claim, and 6,825 made an initial claim in the week ending July 3rd, according to numbers released by the Virginia Employment Commission Thursday. Jahd Khalil has details.
Plaintiffs: VEC Processing Claims Too Slowly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
A court filing provided insight into the Virginia Employment Commission’s progress towards resolving tens of thousands of backlogged cases. In a status report released Thursday, legal groups said the pace is not quick enough. Jahd Khalil reports.
Census: Virginia Incomes Up, Poverty Down
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2016
Credit: United States Census Bureau
Virginians are making more money than they did last year, incomes have risen, and fewer families are living in poverty. That’s according to data released today by the census. Mallory Noe-Payne has the details.
Virginia Hosts Hackathon Using State Data
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 25, 2016
Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / WVTF
Hackathon is a bit of a buzzword these days. It’s an event where software developers come together and are given a short period of time to collaborate on new projects. Think lots of computers, lots of creativity, and lots of energy drinks. You might associate a hackathon with universities or tech companies, but probably not state government. Virginia, though, is looking to change that. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Formerly Rural Areas Urbanizing With Little Job Growth
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 15, 2016
Payton Knobeloch / WVTF
As more and more people move to Virginia’s metropolitan areas, the suburban and ex-urban areas surrounding them are experiencing their own growing pains. And as Michael Pope Tells us, they’re changing in ways that might not be obvious.
Loudoun, Chesterfield Counties Lead in Job Growth
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 15, 2016
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New numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show two Virginia jurisdictions leading the nation during the early part of this year. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023The slain man was 26-year-old Mohammed Alasibi from Hura, a Bedouin Arab village in southern Israel. The shooting raises fears of further violence during heightened tensions at the holy site.
- Alec Baldwin codefendant gets 6 months' probation on gun charge in 'Rust' case April 1, 2023Safety coordinator and assistant director David Halls also must pay a $500 fine, complete a gun-safety course and community service after agreeing to the conviction related to a death on a movie set.
- State line pot shops latest flashpoint in Idaho-Oregon border debate April 1, 2023There is a marijuana boom in Ontario, Oregon, just across the river from the Boise metro area where pot is illegal. It's the latest flashpoint for conservatives who want to annex eastern Oregon.
- A must-see sunset spectacle at Monument Valley April 1, 2023A sunset spectacle featuring two mitten-shaped rock formations played out this week at Monument Valley on the Navajo Nation along the Arizona and Utah border.
- Death toll rises to 21 after tornadoes sweep across the South and the Midwest April 1, 2023The powerful storm system spread destruction in several states. In Illinois, one person died and 28 were hurt after a theater roof caved in during a concert.
- Israeli police shoot and kill a man at Jerusalem's holiest site April 1, 2023
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- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023The additional services will run overnight, with the port saying the queues should be cleared by midday.
- Three British men are being held by Taliban in Afghanistan April 1, 2023Two of the men were arrested on 11 January, a humanitarian organisation has confirmed.
- Two Iranian women arrested for not covering hair after man attacks them with yoghurt April 1, 2023The women seem to have been attacked for not wearing the hijab properly in public, which is illegal.
- Russia assumes UN Security Council presidency despite Ukrainian anger April 1, 2023Ukraine's foreign minister said Russia leading the UN Security Council is "the worst joke ever".
- US tornadoes: Death toll grows as extreme storms ravage several states April 1, 2023At least 21 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through several US states.
- Dover ferry queues: Extra overnight English Channel crossings laid on to clear backlog April 1, 2023
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