West Virginia News
News about Events in West Virginia
Aggregated West Virginia News Articles
- Woman 'saves lives' by killing man who opened fire on crowd of people with semi-automatic rifle
The woman, who has not been named, had been at a birthday party in the city of Charleston, West Virginia, when Dennis Butler began shooting at the group of around 40 people.
Daily Mail. Sat, 28 May 2022 10:36:52 +0100. - Armed female bystander kills man firing at party in West Virginia
A woman at a birthday party drew her pistol and left the gunman with multiple wounds, police say.
BBC News. Sat, 28 May 2022 07:25:04 GMT. - Armed Woman Kills Man Who Was Shooting Into a Crowd of People, Police Say
During a party at an apartment complex in Charleston, West Virginia, on Wednesday night, a man opened fire on the gathered crowd. ...
Abby Liebing. Western Journal. Fri, 27 May 2022 19:48:29 +0000. - From Coal To Clean Energy: Welcome To The New Appalachian Economy
A diverse coalition in West Virginia leads the way to a new energy economy.
By Michael Zakaras, Contributor. Forbes. Thu, 26 May 2022 12:33:02 -0400. - Tentative $161.5 million settlement reached in opioid trial
Attorneys for the state of West Virginia and two remaining pharmaceutical manufacturers have reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Wed, 25 May 2022 14:22:00 GMT. - Ronny Jackson Used Campaign Funds for Exclusive Club, Ethics Office Alleges
The office said the House Republican from Texas may have broken campaign finance regulations. It also said Representative Alex X. Mooney, Republican of West Virginia, may have acted improperly.
Luke Broadwater. New York Times. Tue, 24 May 2022 01:36:09 +0000. - Pittsburgh law firm opens Florida office
Pietragallo firm has offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.
Patty Tascarella. American City Business Journals. Fri, 13 May 2022 19:55:12 +0000. - Senate fails to advance bill protecting abortion rights
The procedural vote failed, as expected, with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia joining all 50 Republicans in opposing the effort.
CBS News. Wed, 11 May 2022 18:59:00 -0400. - Two Democrats defect to GOP, win primaries in West Virginia
Switching to the Republican Party turned out to be a good move for some former Democrats in primary races for the West Virginia Senate.
John Raby. Washington Times. Wed, 11 May 2022 16:46:03 -0400. - Trump's candidate loses primary in Nebraska, but West Virginia pick wins
In Nebraska, Trump had backed Charles Herbster, who was accused by multiple women of groping.
CBS News. Wed, 11 May 2022 15:12:52 -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
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