Jan. 5 -Patrick County unemployment rate went from 10.5% in October, 2011 to 7.9% in November, 2011 as reported by the Virginia Employment Commission

Martinsville City was 15.6% in November Henry County was 10.1% in November Patrick County employment was at 9343 in November, 2011 compared to 9363 in October, 2011. Patrick County unemployment was 28th highest in Virginia. The rate for the entire state of Virginia was 5.7 percent in November. Reference: www.martinsvillebulletin.com, date: January 5, 2012.