West Virginia News
News about Events in West Virginia
Aggregated West Virginia News Articles
- Skin care company from Poland opens center in West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) - A company from Poland has opened its first branch in the U.S. with a sales and distribution center in West Virginia. ...
Washington Times. Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:55:55 -0400. - Billy Connolly reveals his eldest son, 50, is battling addiction to drink and drugs
The Scottish comedian spoke about how his son Jamie, from his first marriage to Iris Pressagh, had a 'problem' as he visited the Southern West Virginia Fellowship Home which supports addicts.
Daily Mail. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 00:49:12 +0100. - 17 charged in California-to-West Virginia drug operation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say 17 people have been charged with distributing methamphetamine and heroin in shipments from California to West Virginia. U.S. ...
Washington Times. Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:12:40 -0400. - High school football player dies after collapsing on field
Under the Friday night lights, a high school senior from West Virginia collapsed during a football game. Alex Miller was rushed to the hospital, but later died. WOWK-TV's Lily Bradley reports.
CBS News. Tue, 17 Sep 2019 16:33:43 -0400. - West Virginia high school football player dies after collapsing on field
"They were there getting ready for the second quarter one moment," the superintendent said, "and the next moment, Alex was on the ground."
Wls. ABC News. Sun, 15 Sep 2019 18:23:54 +0000. - Clinging to coal: West Virginia's fight over green jobs
For generations, coal has been the backbone of West Virginia, until jobs were wiped out by the tens of thousands. ...
CBS News. Fri, 06 Sep 2019 13:15:48 -0400. - This West Virginia Home Has 3,000 Pumpkins On Display Every Halloween
How many pumpkins is too many pumpkins? We believe the more pumpkins, the better. If we had to guess, this West Virginia home would agree.
Southern Living. Southern Living. Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:42:03 +0000. - Manchin Not Running for West Virginia Governor
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Tuesday that he will not challenge sitting Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican, in the 2020 gubernatorial election, Politico reports.
Newsmax. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 12:34:13 EDT. - Manchin decides against running for West Virginia governor, will stay in US Senate
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced Tuesday he has decided against running for governor and will stay in the U.S. Senate.
ABC News. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:22:07 -0400. - Sen. Manchin Says He Won't Run for West Virginia Governor
Manchin became the top Democrat on the Senate Energy Committee this year, a prominent position that gives him the ability to shape policy.
Voice of America. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 10:45:19 -0400.
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.