West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the northeast, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st-largest state by area and ranks 38th in population, with around 1.792 million residents. The capital and largest city is Charleston. West Virginia became... Show more a state after the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, at the start of the American Civil War. Delegates from northwestern Virginia's Unionist counties decided to break away from Virginia, which also included secessionist counties in the new state. West Virginia was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863, and was a key border state during the war. It was the only state to form by separating from a Confederate state, the first to separate from a state since...
Welcome to International Fraud Awareness Week: Day Two focusing on fake SMS WhatsApp messaging – referred to as the ‘Dear Mum/Dad Scam.’ This scam involves fraudsters posing as family members to manipulate victims into transferring money. Parents are targeted by criminals pretending to be one of their...
Let’s make this holiday joyful and secure! With the holiday season just around the corner, the air is filled with excitement as twinkling lights and festive gatherings come to life. Yet, amidst the joy and cheer, there’s a shadowy element to be aware of—scammers are on the prowl, eager to...
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