Virginia News
News about Events in Virginia
Aggregated Virginia News Articles
- A military helicopter was shot at over Virginia, injuring a crew member
A U.S. Air Force helicopter was shot at near Manassas, Virginia, on Monday, injuring one of two pilots on board, according to an Air Force official.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:50:00 GMT. - Air Force Helicopter Shot Over Virginia Forced to Make Emergency Landing, F.B.I. Says
One crew member was treated at a hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to the authorities, who said they were investigating the shooting.
Neil Vigdor. New York Times. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:19:22 +0000. - Air Force helicopter makes emergency landing after being shot
A UH-1N Huey helicopter, assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, was struck by a bullet during a routine training flight above Middleburg, Virginia on Monday, officials said.
Daily Mail. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:24:01 GMT. - Bullet strikes Air Force helicopter flying over Virginia
The FBI and the Air Force are investigating the incident, which happened Monday.
CBS News. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:04:56 -0400. - Military helicopter shot at over northern Virginia, crew member injured
A military helicopter shot at over northern Virginia forced to make emergency landing, one crew member received a minor injury.
ABC News. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:12:41 -0400. - Air Force helicopter struck by bullet makes emergency landing in Virginia; FBI investigates
The FBI is investigating the shooting of a military helicopter during a training mission this week in northern Virginia, injuring one crew member who was aboard, officials said Wednesday.
Michael Balsamo Robert Burns. Fox News. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:13:37 GMT. - Air Force helicopter shot at from ground while flying over Virginia, crew injured
FBI investigating shot fired at UH-1N Huey flying over Virginia which injured a crew member.
Yahoo. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:13:00 -0400. - Cone Health to merge with Virginia-based Sentara Healthcare
Cone Health's board of trustees unanimously approved the signing of a letter of intent to merge with Norfolk, Virginia-based Sentara Healthcare.
John Joyce. American City Business Journals. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:58:17 +0000. - Waxham: Woman dies after being pulled from sea off Norfolk coast
The woman, who was in her 30s, was seen struggling while in the sea at Waxham.
BBC News. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:11:05 GMT. - UK weather: Coastguard issues new warning after busiest day in four years
It comes amid highs of 34C in southern England and as a woman dies in the sea off the Norfolk coast.
BBC News. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:30:32 GMT. - Earthquake in North Carolina Is Strongest in the Area Since 1916
The earthquake near the border with Virginia was the strongest in the region since 1916, the authorities said.
Bryan Pietsch. New York Times. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 17:18:42 +0000. - 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported near North Carolina-Virginia border
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near the border between North Carolina and Virginia on Sunday morning.
ABC News. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:01:21 -0400. - 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of NC, Georgia: report
The earthquake was felt as far as Georgia and Virginia.
Peter Aitken. Fox News. Sun, 09 Aug 2020 14:18:37 GMT. - Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. placed on leave
Falwell has politicized the university, a conservative Christian school in southwest Virginia.
CBS News. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 23:19:31 -0400.
Virginia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of Virginia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 8,411,808 | 0.53 |
| July 1, 2015 | 8,367,587 | 0.60 |
| July 1, 2014 | 8,317,372 | 0.66 |
| July 1, 2013 | 8,262,692 | 0.86 |
| July 1, 2012 | 8,192,048 | 1.01 |
| July 1, 2011 | 8,110,035 | 1.05 |
| July 1, 2010 | 8,025,773 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of Virginia was 8,001,024.
In 2008, the estimated population of Virginia was 7,769,089, whereas
in 2006, the population of Virginia was about 7,628,347.
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