West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

  Office of the Governor News Room

Below you will find a list of recent press releases issued by the Office of the Governor. Click on the title to view the full text of the press release.

Gov. Tomblin Announces Giant Birthday Cake to be Served during the State's 150th Birthday Celebration


June 18, 2013 - Giant Birthday Cake to be Served During the State's 150th Birthday Celebration. The celebration begins at 1:50 p.m., Thursday, June 20th. ...


Governor Tomblin Calls House of Delegates into Special Session


June 17, 2013 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a proclamation calling the members of the House of Delegates into Extraordinary Session...


Governor Tomblin Announces Statewide Bell Ringing for State's 150th Birthday


June 17, 2013 - Tomblin to participate in bell ringing at the State Capitol...


Preparations For State's 150th Birthday Celebration Underway at Capitol


June 17, 2013 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced preparations for West Virginia's 150th birthday celebration at the State Capitol are underway. This morning the nine projectors that will be used to project "...


Gov. Tomblin Honors State's Export Businesses


June 06, 2013 - This year a record 52 businesses recognized...


Governor Tomblin Announces Lonestar and Ronnie Milsap to Headline 150th Birthday Celebration


June 04, 2013 - Outdoor concert set for Capitol steps on June 22...


Governor Tomblin Appoints Former Speaker of the House Robert S. Kiss As Secretary of Revenue


June 03, 2013 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced Robert "Bob" S. Kiss will join his administration as Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Revenue...


Governor Tomblin and Fitness Icon Jake Steinfeld Announce Winners of National Champion Schools Campaign


June 03, 2013 - Three winning schools awarded Live PositivelyTM Fitness Centers...


Governor Tomblin Announces Introduction of W.Va. Statehood Commemorative Stamp


May 30, 2013 - Stamp to be released on state's 150th birthday, June 20, 2013...


Governor Tomblin Praises Achievements of Established Drug Court


May 30, 2013 - Justice Reinvestment legislation aims to replicate court's success in other counties...


Governor Tomblin Announces Establishment of Appalachian Petroleum Training Center


May 29, 2013 - Gov. Tomblin, joined by Community and Technical College System of WV Chancellor Jim Skidmore, today announced the establishment of the Appalachian Petroleum Technology Training Center...


Governor Tomblin Orders U.S. and State Flags Lowered in Observance of Memorial Day


May 24, 2013 - In keeping with the presidential proclamation, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin ordered U.S. and State Flags at all state-owned facilities be displayed at half-staff from dawn until noon, Monday, May 27, 2013...


West Virginia Joins Other States In Urging U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Fight Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions


May 24, 2013 - States file 'friend of the court' brief in support of Supreme Court petition challenging EPA regulations that will have adverse economic burden on states and consumers....


Governor Tomblin Signs Seatbelt Safety Law and Reminds Travelers to Buckle-Up


May 23, 2013 - House Bill 2108 makes not wearing a seatbelt a primary offense...


Governor Tomblin Appoints Karen Bowling as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources


May 22, 2013 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today appointed Karen Bowling as Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Health and Human resources...


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