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.

  WV.gov News Center 

The WV.gov News Center is your source for the latest news released from all government agencies including executive, legislative, judicial and constitutional offices. You can browse the most recent releases below or search for additional news by agency or topic.

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Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting


February 09, 2012 - 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, DNR South Charleston Headquarters...


WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program plans Spring Workshop


February 09, 2012 - The WV Division of Natural Resources announces that the spring Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop at Stonewall Resort will be April 13-15, 2012...


Governor Issues Statement on Passing of West Virginia's Poet Laureate


February 08, 2012 - Irene McKinney died February 4, 2012...


Governor Issues Statement Criticizing the federal EPA following job loss announcement


February 08, 2012 - First Energy Corp. announced the closure of 3 West Virginia coal-fired power plants...


Governor Tomblin Signs Proclamation Declaring Flood Disaster in Jackson County, West Virginia


February 07, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today signed a proclamation stating that significant rainfall and flooding, occurring between Nov. 21, 2011 and Nov. 23, 2011, caused severe damage and losses...


Hard-Cooked Eggs Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination


February 06, 2012 - Food distributors and manufacturers should be on the lookout for hard-cooked eggs in brine that are being recalled in West Virginia and 33 other states due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination...


State Department of Agriculture Announces Specialty TY Crop Block Grant Program for 2012


February 06, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) has announced publication of its Request for Proposals for the Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) Program...


State Department of Agriculture Seeks Review Committee Members


February 06, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is requesting nominations of qualified individuals active in the specialty crop industry, academia and public sectors...


Governor Releases February “Open for Business” Report


February 06, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today released the latest “Open for Business” report documenting the state’s economic progress...


State Parks Offer Sweet Options for Valentines Feb. 10 and 11


February 06, 2012 - February 14 is Valentine’s Day, but the prior weekend is full of dances, dinners and entertainment at West Virginia’s state parks, making Feb. 10 and 11 Sweetheart Weekend across the state...


DHHR publishes ‘Obesity in West Virginia’ report


February 02, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health has released a report titled Obesity in West Virginia...


Governor Tomblin Announces Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission Will Receive Applications Immediately


February 02, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced the Judicial Vacancy Advisory Commission will begin receiving applications immediately for the vacancy in the First Judicial Circuit serving Brooke, Hancock and Ohio Counties...


Groundhog Day with French Creek Freddie at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center February 2


January 31, 2012 - West Virginia State Wildlife Center’s official weather prognosticator, French Creek Freddie, is poised to forecast the onset of spring on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 10 a.m...


Governor Tomblin Issues Statement on Passing of Dr. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman


January 27, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued the following statement today after learning mental health pioneer Dr. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman passed away on Wed. Jan. 25, 2012 at the age of 89...


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