West Virginia News
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Aggregated West Virginia News Articles
- Absentee ballot applications to be mailed to all WVa voters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia voters should receive an absentee ballot application sometime during the first week of April, the secretary of state's office said. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:06:30 -0400. - Four more states go in to lockdown bringing the total across the US to 14 to halt coronavirus spread
Michigan, Indiana, Oregon and West Virginia issued stay-at-home orders in their states that came into effect from midnight. The executive orders lockdown all residents from non-essential travel.
Daily Mail. Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:52:37 GMT. - Kenesaw trucking couple honored for rescue of motorist
KENESAW, Neb. (AP) - A Kenesaw trucking couple received a national award last week for the daring rescue of a motorist trapped in a burning vehicle in West Virginia. ...
Will Vraspir. Washington Times. Sat, 21 Mar 2020 01:01:12 -0400. - Coronaviruses cases confirmed in all 50 states; US death toll surpasses 100
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday night said the state has reported its first positive case of the new coronavirus.
Ap. ABC News. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:46:52 +0000. - West Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus
West Virginia has its first confirmed case of coronavirus.
Live Science. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:21:41 +0000. - How West Virginia's Billionaire Governor Is Handling The Coronavirus Crisis
Coal baron Jim Justice has far more than his fortune to look after, as he tries to control the pandemic in his state.
By Carter Coudriet, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:08:34 +0000. - Decline Of Ruffed Grouse Linked To Loss Of Young-Forest Habitat
The decline is growing in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, and biologists point to two main causes.
Chesapeake Bay Journal. Patch. Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:47:44 -0400. - How to watch the Big 12 tournament without cable - CNET
Kansas, Baylor and West Virginia are just some of the big-name schools looking for final tune-ups before the NCAA tournament.
Eli Blumenthal. CNET. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:32:00 +0000. - West Virginia Legislature Adjourns With Pro 2A Bills Going To Governor Justice
On Saturday, March 7th, the West Virginia Legislature adjourned sine die from its 2020 legislative session. The Legislature passed a number of bills to improve self-defense in West Virginia.
Nra Ila. Daily Caller. Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:32:29 +0000.
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.