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Richmond-area jobless rate hits 7.9% in June

The Richmond region gained jobs between May and June but the number of the unemployed also rose over that time, the Virginia Employment Commission said

Tourism leaders, lawmakers discuss legislation

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Virginia's tourism leaders are facing off against lawmakers. They want to make sure the tourism industry is getting a fair shake when it comes to state and federal policy. A tourism summit focusing on industry trends and legislation was held today in Richmond.

Hilton to outsource 36 technology jobs

Hilton Worldwide notified 36 information technology workers at its Memphis data center this week that their jobs would be outsourced this fall.

Business scores with football camp

JAMES CITY -- Next weeks Top Gun football camp at Warhill will showcase the countrys top middle and high school prospects. The biggest winner will be local business.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Dedicates a Week to 'Celebrate Service' With Participation From WashDCHotels & B. F ...

In 2010, Intercontinental Hotels Group and the IHG Owner's Association are inaugurating a new initiative, Celebrate Service, to recognize all their team members across the world for all their hard work.  The week-long, worldwide celebration starts today, Monday, July 26 and runs through Friday, July 30.

Two Southside alums bike from Pacific to Atlantic Ocean

Billy Clock told Steve Bryant to ask Steve Duke one question for him when he picked Duke up from his cross-country bicycling journey.

Furniture maker to locate in Martinsville area

A maker of chairs, sofas and other furniture for hotels, casinos and resorts plans to open a 60,000-square-foot plant in the Martinsville area, creating 67 new jobs. Kimball Hospitality, a unit of Indiana-based Kimball International Inc., said the new plant in the Patriot Center Industrial Park represents a $1 million ...

Highlights from the Fed's latest economic survey

Highlights from the Federal Reserve's survey of economic conditions nationwide. The survey, released Wednesday and known as the Beige Book, is based on information collected from the Fed's 12 regional bank districts.

Day 4: Karen Sypher trial

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First round of Greenbrier Classic tees off Thursday

Competition for the Greenbrier Classic is set to begin Thursday at White Sulphur Springs. The event is expected to have a significant economic impact on West Virginia.