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 Provides a Storm Update


November 09, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today encouraged all West Virginians to report any structural damage their homes and/or businesses sustained during last week's storm to their local emergency management office...More...

Blackwater Falls employees go old-school with challenges; Cathedral’s forest wrecked from Sandy storm damage


November 09, 2012 - Twelve days since “Sandy” hit the spine of the Potomac Highlands, Blackwater Falls State Park employees have been working with no power, heat, or hot water in the lodge...More...

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Nov. 12-25


November 05, 2012 - The Secret Garden; Holiday Parade and Christmas Fantasy Light Show; 3rd Annual Holiday Home Tour; Holiday in the Park...More...

Holly River State Park closed for the year


November 05, 2012 - Tropical Storm Sandy dropped several feet of snow on this Webster County vacation destination...More...

Governor Tomblin Provides a Storm Update


November 09, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today encouraged all West Virginians to report any structural damage their homes and/or businesses sustained during last week's storm to their local emergency management office...More...

Governor Tomblin Declares a Statewide State of Emergency


October 29, 2012 - Weather conditions expected to worsen late Monday and into Tuesday...More...

Gov. Tomblin Encourages West Virginians to Prepare for Potential Severe Weather


October 26, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today encouraged West Virginians to prepare for potential severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Sandy...More...

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