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.

  Education 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Education. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Schools Encouraged to Start Preparing for the March 24 Archery in the Schools State Tournament in Charleston


January 27, 2012 - SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting its 7th Annual West Virginia State Archery in the Schools (AIS) Tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012...


Governor Tomblin Releases Education Efficiency Audit of West Virginia's Primary and Secondary Education System


January 09, 2012 - Report identifies more than 50 findings and recommendations...


West Virginia Students Earn Fellowships to Attend International Livestock Congress


January 04, 2012 - Two West Virginia natives have received International Stockmen’s Education Foundation Travel Fellowships to attend the International Livestock Congress in Denver, Colo., in January...


Department of Agriculture Honors Farm City Week Poster Contest Winners


December 21, 2011 - West Virginia students in kindergarten through sixth grades recently participated in the West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s (WVDA) Farm-City Week poster contest...


First Lady and Westside Elementary Help Set World Records for Reading


October 06, 2011 - Charleston Students Join Jumpstart's Read for the Record to Raise Awareness about the Importance of Early Education...


Governor Announces Nearly $200,000 In Grants To Fairmont State University And Shepherd University


September 24, 2010 - Funds made possible through interest earned on the Research Trust Fund...


Homework Hotline Begins Oct. 4


September 16, 2010 - Homework Hotline offers live math and science help with a toll-free call...


Master Naturalist Weekend Held at Davis & Elkins College


August 04, 2010 - Forty-two students from across the state recently took part in a West Virginia Master Naturalist weekend held on the campus of Davis & Elkins College....


Statement from the Governor Regarding Education Reforms and the Upcoming Special Session


June 02, 2010 - Today, I spoke with Del. Mary Poling and Sen. Robert Plymale, who are the chairs of the education working group, and they asked for more time to work through the education bills. I applaud this group because the members have...


Governor, Dr. Paine Participate in Press Conference Discussing Upcoming Special Session on Education


May 10, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today joined West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Paine and members of the State Board of Education for a press conference to discuss the upcoming Special Session of the...


Governor to Host First Young Talent Summit


May 03, 2010 - first Governor’s Summit on Young Talent will convene this Wednesday, May 5 at the Governor’s Mansion, located on the State Capitol Complex...


Governor Joins Legislators, Education Officials and the Annenberg Foundation to Announce New Marsh Fork Elementary


April 30, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today joined state legislators, representatives from the West Virginia School Building Authority and Charles Annenberg Weingarten, vice president and director of the Annenberg Foundation,...


Mercer, Mineral Middle Schools To Present Mock Trials At Supreme Court


April 22, 2010 - Students from two schools will perform mock trial scripts they wrote as part of West Virginia Law Adventure...


Arbor Day Artwork Winners Announced


April 05, 2010 - The Division of Forestry (DOF) is praising three West Virginia students for their artwork supporting the theme “Trees Are Terrific…and Energy Wise!” Steven Hoover of Kingwood...