(06/14/2006) West Virginia's rate of unemployment continues to post record lows since January, according to Workforce WV. The state's rate for May was four-point-six percent. The record-setting rates have shown consistent improvement during the past five months. The statistics show that even rural counties with historic unemployment have few people unemployed. The employment indicator implies a positive economic picture, despite rising gasoline, energy, insurance and product costs, with fewer people collecting unemployment or leaving the area.

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