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.

 Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin Announces Rally For Coal 

1/14/2011 

Beginning at 2 p.m. January 20, 2011, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and leaders from the West Virginia Legislature, labor groups, and coal industry will rally for Coal.

What: Rally for Coal

When: 2 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2011

Where: Lower Rotunda of the State Capitol, Main Building

Why: On January 13, 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency withdrew the previously issued clean water permit for the Mingo Logan Spruce Number One mine. Governor Tomblin believes coal can be mined in an environmentally safe way and calls upon the EPA to reinstate the permit which received approval after passing a rigorous 10-year review. Governor Tomblin encourages the public to join him and other state leaders to show the EPA how coal impacts our lives, and the lives of our fellow countrymen, by standing shoulder to shoulder at this rally.
  • The rally is expected to last about one hour.
It will be broadcast live via satellite from the Media Center through the following coordinates:
 
FEED TIME:
1:45 pm EDT to completion
 
COORDINATES: AMC 5

TRANSPONDER:
14 C

DOWNLINK: 12094.0 H

SYMBOL RATE: 3.9787

DATA RATE: 5.5
 
FEC: ¾

VIDEO: SD 4X3
 
For questions concerning this satellite feed, please contact: Joe Stevens – The Media Center – Truck Producer: 304-382-1133

Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
(304) 558-2000