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Virginia’s economy expected to slow in 2026, then rebound

16+ hour, 11+ min ago  (537+ words) It could be a rough 2026 for Virginia's economy, with unemployment expected to rise and the economy slow, according to a report from UVA's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. That should turn around in 2027, however. (Illustration by Tobias Wilbur, University…...

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Low cost of living, remote work make Southwest Virginia attractive

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (776+ words) A steady migration of younger residents is making its way into Southwest Virginia, thanks to affordable housing prices, continued options for remote work and the region's natural beauty, according to a UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service report. (Illustration…...