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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Area jobless rate creeps up in May
The region's unemployment picture continues to dash any hopes of a quick economic recovery. The Winchester-area jobless rate inched up to 8.2 percent in May after falling each of the two previous months, according to the Virginia Employment Commission. Approximately 5,280 residents of Winchester, Frederick County and Hampshire County, W.Va., drew unemployment benefits during the VEC's sample week of May 10-16, an increase of 160 claims over April. All 10 Virginia metro areas saw a jump in unemployment from April to May, though Winchester's increase of two-tenths of a point was less than the state average of nearly half a percentage point.

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Ryland gives up on Taylor's Ridge
By Elizabeth Wilkerson ewilkerson@nvdaily.com STRASBURG — National homebuilder Ryland Homes is pulling out of the still incomplete Taylor's Ridge subdivision in Strasburg.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Business in brief
Daily Staff Report Rubbermaid sale set for Saturday WINCHESTER — The United Way Rubbermaid product sale will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, in the Belk parking lot at Apple Blossom Mall.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Chamber members praised for their resolve

Annual dinner celebrates spirit of business community during tough economic times

By M.K. Luther -- mkluther@nvdaily.com FRONT ROYAL — Following a turbulent economic year, members of the Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce came together Thursday evening for the group's 64th Annual Dinner to celebrate the persistence and survival of local businesses.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Farmers market open to public
FRONT ROYAL — The Front Royal Farmers Market will hold a grand opening today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Street commons area. John Kovac and Wild Mountain Jam will perform from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The market, co-sponsored by the Virginia Farm Bureau, will run through October every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Locally grown in-season fruits and vegetables will be available, along with other locally produced items such as fresh eggs, beef, chicken, baked goods, handmade embroidered products, homemade candles, aromatherapy products, honey and jams, cut flowers, plants, woodworking, soups, kettle corn, pumpkins and more.