Job Losses

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Split image showing a thriving city skyline and a deserted factory, illustrating Virginia's contrasting economic outlook for 2026.

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Virginia's Fall 2026 Labor Market: Job Losses Amid Growth

Virginia's economy is projected to shed approximately 18,050 jobs in 2026, even as the state anticipates a 10.

Marcus Ellery·September 17, 2026

Former O'Charley's employees standing outside a closed restaurant with moving boxes, conveying job loss and sudden closure.

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O'Charley's shutters dozens of locations, affecting jobs

After 55 years, O'Charley's abruptly closed almost all of its company-owned restaurants on September 9, 2024, leaving employees and communities with minimal notice.

Nathaniel Brooks·September 10, 2026

Workers leaving the LP Jasper County oriented strand board mill as production is indefinitely curtailed, impacting 150 jobs and the local economy.

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LP Jasper County mill curtailment impacts 150 jobs

In Jasper County, 150 workers at LP's oriented strand board mill face indefinite unemployment as the company halts production, signaling a stark shift in the regional economy.

Nathaniel Brooks·September 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines employees facing job losses receive guidance and support from FloridaCommerce for unemployment benefits.

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FloridaCommerce Aids Spirit Airlines Workers Facing Job Losses

Displaced Spirit Airlines workers are being told to bypass conventional wisdom and file for unemployment benefits before receiving their final paychecks, a move designed to prevent critical delays in

Nathaniel Brooks·May 4, 2026