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.

  WV.gov News Center

The WV.gov News Center is your source for the latest news released from all government agencies including executive, legislative, judicial and constitutional offices. You can browse the most recent releases below or search for additional news by agency or topic.

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July Wonderful West Virginia magazine on sale now


June 19, 2013 - July Wonderful West Virginia magazine features: Music on the Mountain; The Falls of Hills Creek; The Civil War and the Sharp Family; and Bronzebacks and Bucketmouths...


Department of Agriculture Encouraging Largest Fruit and Vegetable Entries


June 19, 2013 - Are you the member of your family with the proverbial “green thumb?” Are you the one who desperately foists basket after basket of zucchini on wary, but polite, neighbors?...


Senior Centers Providing Vouchers for 2013 Farmers' Market Program


June 19, 2013 - Senior citizens who qualify may begin signing up for the SFMNP at senior centers throughout the state after July 1, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick...


Governor Tomblin Announces Fitch Affirms West Virginia Bond Rating


June 19, 2013 - Rating agency praises state's proactive approach...


West Virginia Native Brad Paisley Wishes State Happy 150th Birthday


June 19, 2013 - Video clip featured at www.wv150.com...


Lost River State Park Off-grid Location is Popular


June 19, 2013 - Slightly off the technology grid, Lost River State Park in Hardy County attracts a vacation personality that enjoys tradition, family and friend interaction, with limited distractions...


DNR Police Officers Rescue Two Men on Loose Floating Dock on the Ohio River


June 19, 2013 - Two men who were stranded in bad weather on a loose floating dock on the Ohio River near Parkersburg were rescued Tuesday, June 18, 2013...


Governor Tomblin Recognized Participants of Juneteenth


June 19, 2013 - Gov. Tomblin today recognized West Virginians, who this week, participated in Juneteenth as part of the state's 150th birthday celebration...


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. ...


First Lady Honors West Virginia Sesquicentennial Art Contest Winners


June 17, 2013 - Winning artwork to be featured during 150th Birthday Celebration...


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...


Film Office Announces Guest Speakers for Huntington Workforce Training Seminar


June 17, 2013 - The West Virginia Film Office is pleased to announce that several industry professionals will participate in the Production Assistant Training Seminar on June 22-23 in Huntington....


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 "...


West Virginia Welcome Centers celebrate sesquicentennial around the state


June 14, 2013 - On June 20, 2013, West Virginia will celebrate its 150th birthday and all eight of the state’s welcome centers will join in the celebration...


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