
New Virginia unemployment claims down slightly over past week
For the filing week ending July 24, the figure for seasonally unadjusted initial unemployment claims in Virginia was 6,178, a decrease of 126 claimants from the previous week.

For the filing week ending July 24, the figure for seasonally unadjusted initial unemployment claims in Virginia was 6,178, a decrease of 126 claimants from the previous week.

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Brock Hoffman has been named to the Wuerffel Trophy watch list, an award that honors a student-athlete’s commitment to serving his community.

Peaches are at their sweetest in midsummer, and Virginia-grown varieties are available now at local farm stands, farmers markets and orchards.

AARP announced six Virginia organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide.

Virginia Diner will invest $4.5 million to nearly double production of its iconic gourmet peanuts.

Project GROWS has been approved for a $46,642 grant to aid its new mobile market.

Boys Home of Virginia will be hosting an in-person open house on Friday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While the rest of us avoid COVID-19, 20 college students and medical laboratory technicians signed up this summer for a closer look at the many forms of detecting the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Virginia plans to allocate $411.5 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to reduce water pollution and increase access to clean water across the Commonwealth.

Virginia Tech center Brock Hoffman earned a spot on the Outland Trophy watch list, the Football Writers Association of America announced on Tuesday.
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