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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Gov. Tomblin and the West Virginia Congressional Delegation Honor the National Guard's Legacy of Service


December 14, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin as well as U.S. Representatives Nick Rahall, Shelley Moore Capito and David McKinley in honoring the National Guard's legacy of service...More...

First Lady Hosts Signing Event Featuring 2012 Governor's Mansion Holiday Ornament


December 14, 2012 - First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin today hosted a signing event featuring the 2012 Governor's Mansion holiday ornament...More...

Governor Tomblin Issues Statement on Connecticut School Shooting


December 14, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued the following statement regarding the tragedy that took place at a Connecticut elementary school this morning...More...

“First Day” Hikes at West Virginia State Parks in 2013


December 14, 2012 - Four areas in the West Virginia state park system will offer First Day Hikes on January 1, 2013...More...

Governor Tomblin Issues Statement on Connecticut School Shooting


December 14, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued the following statement regarding the tragedy that took place at a Connecticut elementary school this morning...More...

Governor Tomblin Orders All U.S. and State Flags Lowered Immediately


December 14, 2012 - In accordance with the presidential proclamation issued this afternoon...More...

Gov. Tomblin and the West Virginia Congressional Delegation Honor the National Guard's Legacy of Service


December 14, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joined Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin as well as U.S. Representatives Nick Rahall, Shelley Moore Capito and David McKinley in honoring the National Guard's legacy of service...More...

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