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Unemployment Rates Continue to Fall Across West Virginia

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -

Unemployment rates have fallen in 53 West Virginia counties.
    
WorkForce West Virginia said Morgan County's unemployment rate rose slightly in March compared to February. Berkeley County's rate was unchanged.
    
Figures released Monday show Hancock County's 12.9 percent unemployment rate was the highest in the state. Monongalia County's 4.4 percent rate was the lowest.
    
The state unemployment rate fell to 7.4 percent in March, down from 8.2 percent in February.

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