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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WVDNR stocking catchable channel catfish


May 16, 2012 - The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is stocking more than 8,000 catchable-size channel catfish during the week of May 14...


Greenbrier River Trail induction to Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, June 2


May 16, 2012 - The Greenbrier River Trail will join the ranks of the Katy Trail State Park in Missouri, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and Route of the Hiawatha in Idaho, and Vermont's Island Line and the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail in Florida...


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...


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...


Cannonball! Food splash at Pipestem Resort State Park


May 15, 2012 - Snack bar returns after seven years...


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...


Sign up for great summer lifeguarding jobs at Babcock State Park or Kanawha State Forest


May 15, 2012 - Lifeguarding positions are available for summer 2012 employment at Babcock State Park in Fayette County and Kanawha State Forest in Kanawha County...


Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame to Welcome Four New Members at Annual Banquet


May 15, 2012 - The West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame (WVAFHF) Foundation has selected four outstanding individuals for induction in 2012...


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...


News in West Virginia’s state parks for 2012 summer fun


May 14, 2012 - Voyage, struttin’, the Goldie Locks Effect, radio-controlled cars and a Diamond Jubliee: What more could a person hope for?...


Governor Tomblin Orders Flags Lowered


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


West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 7-11, 2012


May 11, 2012 - The following waters were stocked the week of May 7, 2012...


Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt event for Hunters Helping the Hungry


May 11, 2012 - West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro has presented a check to the Mountaineer Food Bank representing $75,000 raised during the fifth annual Governor’s One Shot Deer Hunt, held in December 2011...


Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass Reminds Nurseries and Nursery Dealers to Register with WVDA


May 11, 2012 - The time for spring planting has arrived and garden centers are abuzz with shoppers...


Auctioneer Continuing Education Seminar Set for May 20


May 11, 2012 - West Virginia auctioneers are urged to avoid the year-end rush and attend the six-hour continuing education seminar to be held Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Gus R. Douglass Agricultural Center at Guthrie, in the basement of Building 2...


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