Cardinal Conversation: Virginia's cloudy economic future

RADIO IQ | By Fred Echols

Published October 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM EDT

Forecasters say Virginia is in for difficult economic times over the coming year. Slowing job growth and rising unemployment will present major challenges for the state and the incoming governor.

Dwayne Yancey with Cardinal News has examined the data and he spoke with Fred Echols.

Cardinal News is a non-profit, online, independent news organization covering Southwest and Southside Virginia.