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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Governor Tomblin Urges all West Virginians Who Suffered Damage During the Derecho to Register with FEMA for Assistance


October 01, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today urged all West Virginians who suffered damage during the June 29, 2012 storms to register with FEMA for assistance...More...

Governor and First Lady Tomblin Thank West Virginians for Participating in Day to Serve Events


October 01, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin thanked all West Virginians who organized and participated in service projects as part of today's Governor's Day to Serve...More...

West Virginia State Parks are ripe for fall leaf peepers


October 01, 2012 - Autumn is one of the most popular seasons for West Virginia’s state parks because the heavily-forested areas figuratively explode with color during October and much of November...More...

First Lady Tomblin Highlights Importance of Governor's Day to Serve During Visit to Manna Meal


September 28, 2012 - First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin visited Manna Meal in Charleston, W.Va. to discuss the importance of the Governor's Day to Serve...More...

Governor Tomblin Urges all West Virginians Who Suffered Damage During the Derecho to Register with FEMA for Assistance


October 01, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today urged all West Virginians who suffered damage during the June 29, 2012 storms to register with FEMA for assistance...More...

Governor and First Lady Tomblin Thank West Virginians for Participating in Day to Serve Events


October 01, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin thanked all West Virginians who organized and participated in service projects as part of today's Governor's Day to Serve...More...

First Lady Tomblin Highlights Importance of Governor's Day to Serve During Visit to Manna Meal


September 28, 2012 - First Lady Joanne Jaeger Tomblin visited Manna Meal in Charleston, W.Va. to discuss the importance of the Governor's Day to Serve...More...

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