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.
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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.
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Education

Welcome to the West Virginia education portal. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beech Fork State Park to host 2010 Heron Fest, Oct. 9


September 02, 2010 - Beech Fork State Park is gearing up for the 2010 “Heron Fest” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 9...More...

Canaan Valley Lodge renovations won’t disrupt visitor experiences at four-season resort this year


September 02, 2010 - New rooms at Canaan Valley Resort State Park are in the planning stage, but fall and winter visitors and groups at the four-season resort will not find their experiences disrupted this year...More...

Celebrate four holidays in less than a week during Septemberfest Fling at Blackwater Falls State Park Sept. 21-24


September 02, 2010 - Septemberfest means “mini-vacation.” Just as the brilliant colors of fall begin to appear, Blackwater Falls State Park rolls out the red carpet and invites persons 50 years of age and older to participate in the annual September Fling...More...

Be a responsible and ethical hunter


September 02, 2010 - As hunters begin going afield scouting for that perfect spot, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) urges everyone to be an ethical and responsible hunter...More...

GOVERNOR APPOINTS JULIE ALSTON TO HEAD OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY


August 27, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced the appointment of Julie Alston as executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO)...More...

Governor Orders U.S. and State Flags Lowered in Memory of Soldier


August 08, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all U.S. and state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff the entire day of Monday, August 9, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Pfc. David Michael Smith...More...

Statement from the Governor's Office


August 06, 2010 - The Governor's Office today released the following statement: “The State of West Virginia was served this week with two federal subpoenas....More...

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