Population Loss

Enrollment In W.Va. Public Schools Continues Downward Slide

Enrollment in West Virginia public schools fell 3.5% compared to last year, the largest single-year enrollment loss since the 2020-2021 school year.

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W.Va. Coal Country Rapidly Losing Residents

Sixteen West Virginia counties that are part of the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Central Appalachia region saw the largest percentage of population loss from that entire group from the 2020 census to 2025 numbers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Kentucky Power To Take Public Comment On Rate Plan

The company is seeking a 14.9% increase in residential rates and a 13.8% increase in commercial rates. The average residential customer would pay $27.30 more a month, if the commission approves the request.

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What's Slowing Mountain State's Population Loss? Immigration

International migration added more than 2,800 residents. Another 500, and the state would have broken even.

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