Virginia economy stalls after July surge
Virginia's August indicators faded from July as 12 of 18 metrics fell. Unemployment rose to 3.9 percent, job openings dropped 12.7 percent, and new vehicle registrations fell 15.8 percent while nonfarm placements declined 14.3 percent.
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Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Employment Commission
J. Gordon Gifford
VEC
Economic Indicators
Gifford
Hymn Sing Sunday At Gore at Ebenezer Church
The Ebenezer Christian Church at Gore will host a hymn sing Sunday at 7 p m. Special music features groups from Woodstock Gainesboro Winchester and Capon Bridge West Virginia.
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Gore
Ebenezer Christian Church
Woodstock
Gainesboro
Winchester
Capon Bridge
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Terrified eight month old terrier seeks loving home
An eight month old male terrier at Winchester SPCA awaits adoption. The gentle dog has no name yet and may be a perfect family pet. Shelter hours are weekdays 9 to 5, Saturdays 9 to 3, Sundays 1 to 4. Adoption requires a 10 day trial and mandatory spay or neuter before finalization. Call 662-8616 for details.
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Winchester
SPCA
Coal Strike Warning Demands Concessions From Industry
United Mine Workers warn of a nationwide coal strike likely November 12 unless health and safety demands are met. Arnold Miller blasts Bituminous Coal Operators Association as inflexible while union says industry counters are garbage. Talks pause after rejected health and safety proposals affect 120000 UMW members.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
UMW
Arnold Miller
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Miller
BCOA
Lively Attends Driver Education Conference at Virginia Tech
Winchester instructor Robert W. Lively attends the Driver Education and its Curriculum conference at Virginia Tech with about 300 instructors from Virginia schools. Topics include accident avoidance, motorcycle education, and alcohol safety in Fairfax County schools.
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Blacksburg
Robert W. Lively
Winchester
D. J. Howard Vocational Center
Donaldson Brown
Virginia Tech
Virginia
State Department of Education
Fairfax County
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