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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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 Statement From The Governor Regarding The Passing Of William "Bill" Sharpe 

2/16/2009 

Gov. Joe Manchin released this statement today after learning of the passing of Lewis County resident and former state senator, William Sharpe:
"I've known Bill Sharpe and the entire Sharpe family most of my life. There's never been a person who was more suited to be a public servant than Bill Sharpe. I had the pleasure of being seated beside Bill my freshman year as a state senator, and it was a distinct honor to watch him in action. He had a humorous way of participating in the legislative process that still makes me laugh today. He never took himself too seriously and was able to add humor to even the most serious matters.

"He's going to be missed by every one of us who had the honor of being called his friend and he will definitely be missed by all the citizens he served across the state."

- Gov. Joe Manchin

Editor's Note:  For information about Sen. Sharpe's funeral arrangements, please contact Boyle Funeral Home in Weston, W.Va., at 304-269-2720. 

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Jama Jarrett or Melvin Smith 
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