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 Orders State Flags Lowered in Memory of West Virginia Firefighter 

3/23/2010  CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Gov. Joe Manchin has ordered all state flags displayed at state facilities lowered to half-staff the entire day of Wednesday, March 24, 2010, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of Glasgow Volunteer Fireman Donald “Donnie” Adkins III.

Adkins, 32, of Cedar Grove, W.Va., died while he and fellow firefighters rescued 15 people from flood waters on March 13, in Beaver, W.Va.

Adkins was a dedicated member of the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department since 2008, and a previous member of the Rand Volunteer Fire Department.

“My thoughts and prayers are with Donnie’s family and friends at this difficult time.  Donnie paid the ultimate sacrifice while working to help save others. Our first responders put a great deal on the line and they do their jobs with immeasurable bravery.  I know that West Virginia’s entire first responder community mourns the tragic loss of Donnie and will continue to keep his memory alive,” said the governor.

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