Charleston, WV — Unemployment data from West Virginia counties have been released for the month of August. According to WorkForce West Virginia, unemployment increased in 13 counties, decreased in 30 and remained unchanged in 12. In our region, Logan County reported unemployment at 6.1 percent up from 6.0 percent in July, McDowell County reported 8.6 percent in August down from 9.2 percent in July and Mingo County reported unemployment rate of 6.7 percent in August down from 6.9 percent reported in July. Statewide, West Virginia reported unemployment rate of 4.6 percent in August and the National unemployment rate for August remained at 3.7 percent.