New population estimates show how migration is reshaping Virginia.
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Posted inOpinion
The people moving into rural Virginia since the pandemic make a lot more money than those who moved in before
Fifteen localities in Virginia saw the incomes of the post-pandemic newcomers rank 30% or more higher than the pre-pandemic newcomers.
Posted inOpinion
Without immigration, Virginia would be losing population
ODU report shows that over the past three years, immigration has kept the state from slipping into the column of states with declining population.
Posted inOpinion
Virginia’s population growth is driven mostly by immigration
New census data shows Virginia has bucked a decades-long demographic trend on domestic migration, but that’s not where most population growth in the state is coming from.
Posted inPolitics
Trump pans federal stopgap bill that includes $100 billion in disaster aid
The president-elect urged Republicans in Congress to vote against the measure, which would fund the government through March and deliver $100 billion in federal aid to states that experienced widespread destruction from Hurricane Helene and other disasters.
Posted inOpinion
With more migration into rural areas, many counties are seeing an increase in younger adults
We’re seeing a demographic turnaround in many localities.
Posted inWeather
Remainder of Appalachian Trail in Virginia reopens
The trail was closed in early October after Hurricane Helene left hundreds of downed trees and other damage in its wake.
Posted inOpinion
North Carolina’s mountain counties are seeing a big influx of affluent newcomers. Virginia’s aren’t. Why not?
The migration of high-dollar people to the mountains abruptly slows when you hit the Virginia state line.
Posted inWeather
FEMA’s disaster recovery centers have closed, but SBA center remains open
Renters, homeowners, nonprofits and business owners can continue to apply for Helene-related assistance during a 60-day grace period after the Dec. 2 deadline.
Posted inWeather
Virginia members of Congress anticipate Helene aid to be taken up before holidays
Virginia’s two Democratic U.S. Senators, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, had hoped that the disaster relief supplemental bill would have been voted on this week.