
Jobs report shows continued signs of economic rebound in Virginia
The number of new initial unemployment claims in Virginia last week was at the lowest level since the beginning of Gov. Ralph Northam’s COVID-19 lockdown.

The number of new initial unemployment claims in Virginia last week was at the lowest level since the beginning of Gov. Ralph Northam’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Augusta County Fire-Rescue is hiring for several full-time positions as a firefighter/EMT/AEMT/EMTP.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria has announced her support of legislation to both expand and make permanent the Department of Veterans Affairs’ pilot program that provides counseling in retreat settings for women veterans coping with post-traumatic stress.

Crosswalk improvements will briefly close lanes in Downtown Harrisonburg next week on Main and East Market streets.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine announced a package of bills he’s supporting in Congress to address racial inequality and injustice.

Attorney General Mark Herring has requested that the State Corporation Commission extend its suspension on utility disconnections beyond the current end date of June 15th.

There was a pleasant and welcome surprise in the May employment numbers, with word from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that the economy gained 2.5 million jobs in May, dropping the unemployment rate to 13.3 percent.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department will work with Rockingham County Fire and Rescue and Augusta County Fire and Rescue to create a career fire academy designed to train personnel to become firefighters.

Attorney General Mark Herring today is urging Congress to block the Trump administration’s attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans.

Ever since the pandemic due to COVID-19, there have been some real changes in the financial industry.
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