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.

  Public Safety, Law and Courts 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Public Safety, Law and Courts. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Department of Agriculture Calls for Extra Caution Regarding Equine Virus


March 18, 2013 - West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Walt Helmick is warning equine owners, facilities and events to step up biosecurity practices in response to recent occurrences of Equine Herpes Virus Type 1...


Spring forest fire season starts Friday, March 1, 2013


February 26, 2013 - As spring approaches, so does the threat of forest fires...


Governor Tomblin Signs Executive Order Calling for Statewide Mine Safety Stand-Down


February 20, 2013 - Order follows the sixth fatal coal mine accident in past couple of months...


Safe Produce Handling Class to be Offered at Small Farm Conference


February 15, 2013 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) will offer a “Good Handling Practices/Good Agricultural Practices” (GHP/GAP) training Thursday, February 28...


Gov. Tomblin Announces Proposal to Increase Public Safety, Reduce Corrections Spending


January 22, 2013 - Recommendations would improve offender accountability, reduce recidivism, invest in treatment...


Smoked Salmon Being Recalled in West Virginia, Neighboring States


January 14, 2013 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is warning consumers that smoked salmon distributed at Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets is being recalled on concerns it might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes...


Pet Owners Urged to Update Vaccinations Following Kanawha Outbreak


December 21, 2012 - Agriculture Commissioner is calling on pet owners to contact their veterinarians to make sure vaccinations are up-to-date on all their animals...


Governor Tomblin, State Transportation Secretary Mattox Launch Free Traveler Information System


December 12, 2012 - 511 enables travelers to "Know Before You Go"...


Orange for Safety on North Bend Rail Trail


November 21, 2012 - Deer season is in full force across West Virginia and in some areas the great outdoors will host two types of users in the same vicinity...


Tree Stand Safety Urged by West Virginia Natural Resources Police


November 02, 2012 - During the past few years in West Virginia, falls from elevated platforms, also called tree stands, have increased...


Gov. Tomblin Encourages West Virginians to Prepare for Potential Severe Weather


October 26, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today encouraged West Virginians to prepare for potential severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Sandy...


Governor Tomblin Launches Public Safety Campaign, "Don't let your last words be a text."


September 19, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today urged West Virginia drivers to use hands-free devices while driving...


Governor Tomblin speaks to high schoolers about suicide prevention and bullying


September 10, 2012 - Governor proclaims this week Suicide Prevention Week in W.Va....


Governor Tomblin Encourges Safety First


August 09, 2012 - A column from Governor Earl Ray Tomblin...


2012-2013 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary Available; Hunting Season Changes Highlighted


June 29, 2012 - The 2012-2013 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary brochure is now available...