Northern Virginia drives Virginia job growth in 1999 2000
Construction employment rose to 210,200 across the state marking a fourth straight month of record highs. Government payrolls expanded by 10,600 to 597,000 with local education the main area of gain. Northern Virginia added 42,000 jobs in July 2000, reaching 1,129,200, led by a 5.3 percent rise in computer and professional services adding 23,900 positions. Government jobs grew by 8,400 in the region over the past year.
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Tobacco grant proposed for livestock and workshop facility in Tazewell County
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors backed a grant request to the revitalization commission for a tobacco based facility. Plans include sorting and holding live stock, workshops, horse stalls, display areas, training spaces, bathrooms, and a small gathering area. Melvin notes few local tobacco farmers and sheepers. Wood for two sheds is donated. other groups are being sought for funding.
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Whitewater Gauley River rafting adventure recap
A rafting trip on the fall season Upper Gauley features a diverse group from Indiana Louisville Virginia and Germany guided by Bo Jeffries. Experiences include Insignificant Pillow Rock Lost Paddle and Sweet's Falls with riders enduring massive whitewater and dramatic rock interactions before finishing exhausted but eager for another run.
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Pam
Indiana
Bobby Knight
Patrick
Louisville
George
Germany
Eddie
Virginia
Bo Jeffries
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