West Virginia News
News about Events in West Virginia
Aggregated West Virginia News Articles
- These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
CBS News. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:23:00 -0500. - West Virginia city is latest to pass fairness ordinance
KEYSER, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia now has 14 cities that have adopted local fairness ordinances protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination, a civil rights advocacy group said. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:18:11 -0500. - West Virginia state lawmaker records himself storming U.S. Capitol
Republican Derrick Evans is shown wearing a helmet and clamoring at the door of the Capitol to breach the building.
CBS News. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:57:13 -0500. - Joe Manchin Speaks Out About Impeachment as Dems Attempt to Oust Trump in Final Days of Term
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin voiced his opposition to the effort to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time. ...
Cameron Arcand. Western Journal. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 21:06:40 +0000. - Marshall set to open commercial composting facility
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) - Marshall University is set to open the first commercial composting facility in West Virginia. ...
Washington Times. Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:24:16 -0500. - Governor explains how West Virginia became a top state for Covid vaccine administration
"Now, what we need in West Virginia, we need more vaccines," GOP Gov. Jim Justice told CNBC.
CNBC. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:34:21 GMT. - GOP West Virginia governor calls pro-Trump Capitol riot 'despicable,' urges country over party
"This makes [Americans] look terrible beyond belief," West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice told CNBC.
CNBC. Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:53:25 GMT. - DAN HODGES sees alarming echoes of Trump's America in Britain today
DAN HODGES: Back in 2018, I stood in a draughty aircraft hangar in Huntingdon, West Virginia, watching Donald Trump address his devoted supporters.
Daily Mail. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:38:25 +0000. - Derrick Evans, a West Virginia legislator who stormed the Capitol, has resigned.
Like many other members of the pro-Trump mob, Mr. Evans made no effort to conceal his involvement.
Maggie Astor. New York Times. Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:55:44 +0000. - Pro-Trump State Lawmaker Resigns After Riot; More Arrests Announced
The West Virginia state delegate resigned Saturday after filming himself breaking into the Capitol on Wednesday.
Voice of America. Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:48:27 -0500.
West Virginia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of West Virginia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 1,831,102 | -0.54 |
| July 1, 2015 | 1,841,053 | -0.40 |
| July 1, 2014 | 1,848,514 | -0.25 |
| July 1, 2013 | 1,853,231 | -0.18 |
| July 1, 2012 | 1,856,560 | 0.09 |
| July 1, 2011 | 1,854,972 | 0.04 |
| July 1, 2010 | 1,854,230 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of West Virginia was 1,852,994.
In 2008, the estimated population of West Virginia was 1,814,468, whereas
in 2006, the population of West Virginia was about 1,806,760.
For detailed, up-to-date information about West Virginia's demographics,
visit the U.S. Census Bureau's
QuickFacts about West Virginia web page. For maps of West Virginia,
visit this West Virginia Map
website.
The photograph above shows the state capitol building
in Charleston, West Virginia.
West Virginia newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their
addresses, phone numbers, and website links;
West Virginia library names, descriptions, and
website links are listed on this page.
More information about West Virginia
can be found here.