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 Encourages West Virginians To Vote For Brad Paisley For Entertainer Of The Year 

3/17/2009  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today encouraged all West Virginians to log on to www.voteACM.com <http://www.voteacm.com/>  or www.cbs.com/acma and vote for Brad Paisley – helping to give him the edge he needs to win the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year award. 

“Brad Paisley is a great performer and a fellow West Virginian, so I encourage all residents to show their support and go online to vote for Brad,” Gov. Joe Manchin said. “West Virginians support each other, and we should support Brad in this endeavor. Your vote is important, because the audience will help determine the outcome of one of country music’s top awards this year. West Virginians, let’s work together and get our friends and family to take just a moment and vote online for Brad. It would be great to have a West Virginian obtain this prestigious country music recognition.”  

Individuals may vote now through the last hour of the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards airing live 8 p.m. ET on CBS Sunday, April 5.  Brad Paisley is also scheduled to perform during the awards show.  

In addition to being nominated for the Entertainer of the Year, Brad Paisley is nominated for five other awards, including: Top Male Vocalist, Song of the Year for “Waitin’ on a Woman,” Single of the Year, Video of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for “Start a Band.”

If Brad Paisley takes home the Entertainer of the Year Award, he will be eligible to receive the Triple Crown Award, an Academy recognition for performers who have won Top New Artist, Top Artist and Entertainer of the Year awards.

Contact Information

Sara Payne Scarbro 
304-558-3848