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

Welcome to the West Virginia education portal. 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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Fabulous fall finds with sparkling winter forecasts: West Virginia’s state parks and forests


October 17, 2012 - West Virginia’s parks and forests are engulfed in full color this October, but leaf-peeping is just one of many popular draws...More...

First Lady to Introduce 2012 Holiday Ornament at Culture Center Reception


October 17, 2012 - State Animal Featured on Newest Ornament...More...

West Virginia’s tourism industry businesses match over $1.4 million to attract visitors to the state


October 17, 2012 - WV Tourism Industry projects totaling $2.6 million have been approved by the WV Tourism Commission to receive matching funds in the amount of nearly $1.2 million through the Matching Advertising Partnership Program (MAPP)...More...

First Lady Tomblin Unveils 2012 Governor's Mansion Holiday Ornament


October 17, 2012 - Features the state's black bear...More...

Governor Tomblin Orders State Flag to be Lowered to Half-Staff


October 16, 2012 - In honor of Command Sergeant Major Basil Plumley...More...

Gov. Tomblin Orders U.S. Flag to be Lowered to Half-Staff


October 16, 2012 - In memory of former U.S. Senator Arlen Specter...More...

Governor Tomblin Requests Federal Assistance for West Virginians in 20 Additional Counties


October 16, 2012 - To assist with damage from the June 29th storm...More...

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