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

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 Issues Statement on Passing of West Virginia's Poet Laureate 

2/8/2012 
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued a statement following the funeral of West Virginia's Poet Laureate, Dr. Irene Durrett McKinney, 72, of Belington, W.Va.

"As an exceptional poet, accomplished and nationally recognized writer, and professor, at several institutions of higher learning including West Virginia Wesleyan College, Dr. Irene Durrett McKinney has left a lasting impression upon all those who knew her and those who read her work," Gov. Tomblin said. "As the state's poet laureate for the past eighteen years, she advocated for the next generation of West Virginia writers. Through her vast works, we were given a glimpse into Irene's deepest thoughts and will forever cherish her poetry. Joanne and I send our deepest condolences to Dr. McKinney's family, friends and colleagues."

Friends and family of Dr. McKinney celebrated her life today in Belington, W.Va.

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