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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Governor Tomblin Announces Stop Violence Against Women Act Program Grant Awards


May 15, 2012 - Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by a domestic violence survivor and now victims' advocate, today announced 25 projects have been awarded a total of $1,071,794 in STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program funds...More...

Governor Tomblin Announces Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program Grant Awards


May 15, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced fifty-four public and private non-profit agencies throughout the State received a total of $2,757,156 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant funds...More...

Catfishing casts out tagged rewards at eight W.Va State Parks


May 15, 2012 - “Catfish in the Parks” is a “Get Outdoors” initiative for kids and families to discover the fun of catfishing...More...

Swimming Pools at State Parks Create Cool Summer Pastime


May 14, 2012 - West Virginia State Parks and Forests will be opening outdoor swimming pools on Saturday, May 26 of Memorial Day weekend...More...

Governor Tomblin Announces Stop Violence Against Women Act Program Grant Awards


May 15, 2012 - Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by a domestic violence survivor and now victims' advocate, today announced 25 projects have been awarded a total of $1,071,794 in STOP Violence Against Women Grant Program funds...More...

Governor Tomblin Announces Victims of Crime Act Victim Assistance Program Grant Awards


May 15, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced fifty-four public and private non-profit agencies throughout the State received a total of $2,757,156 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant funds...More...

Governor Tomblin Orders Flags Lowered


May 14, 2012 - In Commemoration of Peace Officers Memorial Day...More...

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