West Virginia News
News about Events in West Virginia
Aggregated West Virginia News Articles
- WVU Health System adds cardiovascular program, new health executive
It's the first such program in West Virginia.
Paul J. Gough. American City Business Journals. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:43:29 +0000. - Hurricane Helene forces Broncos to practice on indoor tennis courts in West Virginia resort
The Denver Broncos are staying in West Virginia, thanks to back-to-back games on the east coast, causing them to get slammed by Hurricane Helene.
Fox News. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:13:44 -0400. - FirstEnergy Units Start Construction of Third Solar Facility in WV
FE's units begin construction on the third utility-scale solar site in West Virginia. This initiative is in sync with FE's commitment to building a more sustainable future.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:59:00 GMT. - West Virginia, Pennsylvania added clean-energy jobs in 2023
The reason? Continued investment from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Paul J. Gough. American City Business Journals. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:48:23 +0000. - Trump or Harris? At this West Virginia bar almost nobody is voting. Can either candidate win them over?
I visited an unusual place in West Virginia recently. The people I spoke with surprised me. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump should speak with them.
Fox News. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:15:06 -0400. - Safety Agency Cites Lax Inspections and Federal Oversight in Deadly Helicopter Crash
The N.T.S.B. says a lack of F.A.A. oversight contributed to a 2022 helicopter crash in West Virginia, in which six people were killed.
Mark Walker. New York Times. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:35:51 +0000. - Middle school football player, 13, dies after being knocked unconscious during practice
A West Virginia 13-year-old has died after he was knocked unconscious practicing for his middle school football team.
Daily Mail. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 02:30:24 GMT. - Dad Casts Out a Worm on 3-Year-Old Daughter's Pink Fishing Rod, Breaks Two State Records With His Catch
One West Virginia dad etched his name in fishing history by making an impressive catch on the most unassuming gear imaginable. ...
Jared Harris. Western Journal. Sun, 18 Aug 2024 22:15:47 +0000. - West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin considers reregistering as a Democrat to seek presidential nomination
Some potential challengers to Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic bid have already made it clear they would not run. However, there is some early indication that she might not be alone in seeking the nomination.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:24:00 GMT. - West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice brings bulldog 'Babydog' on stage for RNC speech
Babydog sat in a chair on stage as Justice spoke on the second night of the convention in Milwaukee.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:06:00 GMT.
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.