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.

 Governor to Hold Press Conference 

12/14/2011 
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, joined by Senate President Jeff Kessler, House Speaker Rick Thompson and members of the legislature, will hold a press conference at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, in the Governor's Reception Room to discuss the recent passage of the Horizontal Well Act, relating to Marcellus Shale.

WHO: Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin
EVENT: Press Conference relating to Horizontal Well Act, Marcellus Shale
TIME: 2 p.m.
DATE: Today, December 14, 2011
LOCATION: Governor's Reception Room, State Capitol

SATELLITE INFORMATION
The event will be available for broadcast via satellite. The feed is free for unrestricted use courtesy of the W.Va. Governor's Office. If you have technical difficulties with the feed or questions about the coordinates, please call Joe Stevens of Media Center at 304-382-1133.

ID Color Bars 1:45 p.m. - 1:55 p.m.
Podium Video/Sound 1:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Press Conference 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
(One on One interview with Gov. Tomblin via satellite immediately following press conference, if time permits)

FEED DATE: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
SATELLITE: AMC 9
FEED TIME: 1:45 p.m. - 3 p.m. EDT
TRANSPONDER: 24 E
DOWNLINK: 12183.0 V
SYMBOL RATE: 3.9787
DATA RATE: 5.5
FEC: 3Ž4 (three over four)
VIDEO: 4x3 standard definition

1:45 p.m.: Satellite window opens with slate and tone

TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE AUDIO
The event will also be available via telephonic conference audio. We kindly ask that anyone participating by phone please mute their line so that it does not interfere with other broadcast audio.

Dial-in Number: 866-578-5695
Conference Code: 9921152837

Contact Information

Jacqueline Proctor 
304-558-2000