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  1. May 16, 2012
    WVDNR stocking catchable channel catfish

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is stocking more than 8,000 catchable-size channel catfish during the week of May 14, according to WVDNR Director Frank Jezioro.  This popular...

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  2. May 16, 2012
    Greenbrier River Trail induction to Rail-Trail Hall of Fame, June 2

        MARLINTON, W.Va. – The Greenbrier River Trail will join the ranks of the Katy Trail State Park in Missouri, the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and Route of the Hiawatha in Idaho, and Vermont's Island Line and the Fred Marquis Pinellas...

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  3. May 16, 2012
    WEST VIRGINIA CRAFTERS PRACTICE THE ART OF BUSINESS EXPANSION

    Group reaches new markets through major industry show CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Eight West Virginia artisan entrepreneurs are collaborating with Tamarack Foundation to sharpen their marketing skills and expand their businesses. The artists recently displayed...

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  4. May 15, 2012
    Cannonball! Food splash at Pipestem Resort State Park

    Snack bar returns after seven years     PIPESTEM, W.Va. – The snack bar at Pipestem Resort State Park’s Recreation Center will reopen Memorial Day weekend with a new name – “Cannonball” – after being closed for the past seven years. ...

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  5. May 15, 2012
    Sign up for great summer lifeguarding jobs at Babcock State Park or Kanawha State Forest

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Lifeguarding is great work experience in an outdoor setting. Lifeguarding positions are available for summer 2012 employment at Babcock State Park in Fayette County and Kanawha State Forest in Kanawha County....

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  6. May 15, 2012
    Deadline to File Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Harrison, Preston, and Taylor Counties is May 21, 2012

    Charleston, W.Va. -- In April, Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and WorkForce West Virginia Acting Executive Director Russell Fry announced that West Virginians living in Harrison, Preston, and Taylor counties who are unemployed due to recent severe storms,...

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  7. May 15, 2012
    Catfishing casts out tagged rewards at eight W.Va State Parks

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Catfish in the Parks” is a “Get Outdoors” initiative for kids and families to discover the fun of catfishing. Introduced in 2008 by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Section...

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  8. May 14, 2012
    WEST VIRGINIA FEATURES BUSINESSES WITH NEW EDGE MAGAZINE

    Premiere issue now available in print and online CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia businesses have a new platform to showcase their talents and capabilities. The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) created the magazine West Virginia Edge to promote...

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  9. May 11, 2012
    Mountaineer Food Bank receives $75,000 donation from 2011 One Shot Deer Hunt event for Hunters Helping the Hungry

    GASSAWAY, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro has presented a check to the Mountaineer Food Bank representing $75,000 raised during the fifth annual Governor’s One Shot Deer Hunt, held in December 2011. The money...

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  10. May 11, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 7-11, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 7, 2012: Anthony Creek Berwind Lake Big Sandy Creek Blackwater River Brandywine Lake ...

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  11. May 10, 2012
    Public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest scheduled for May 19

      BECKLEY, W.Va. - The West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) will conduct a public tour at Coopers Rock State Forest Saturday, May 19, 2012. This is an informational tour for the public to learn about plans for a proposed timber management project...

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  12. May 9, 2012
    High Water Forecast Cancels “Rendezvous on the River” at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – “Rendezvous on the River,” scheduled on Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park May 10-12, is cancelled due to a wet weather forecast and high water conditions on the Ohio River at Parkersburg, W.Va. “Rendezvous”...

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  13. May 4, 2012
    2012 West Virginia GIS Conference in Morgantown May 8 - 11

    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - More than 200 of West Virginia’s geospatial leaders, managers and technology leaders will meet at West Virginia University in Morgantown May 8 – 11 for this year’s State Geographic Information System (GIS) Conference. Events will be...

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  14. May 4, 2012
    GOVERNOR TOMBLIN CELEBRATES RUBBERLITE'S EXPANSION PROJECT

    Huntington company to add 30 new jobs CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Today Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin joined Rubberlite Inc., employees and Founder and CEO Allen Mayo for a ribbon cutting and celebration of the Huntington company's latest facility expansion along with 30...

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  15. May 4, 2012
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of April 30 – May 4, 2012

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of April 30, 2012: Anthony Creek Bear Rocks Lake Big Clear Creek Blackwater River Buffalo...

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  16. May 4, 2012
    West Virginia DNR and Plum Creek expand state’s first and oldest public-private partnership to improve trout fishing

    LEWISBURG, W. Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek today announced they are expanding a public-private partnership effort to increase the state’s trout population and extend its range.  With the expansion, the...

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  17. May 3, 2012
    Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Opens May 4

    Coast Guard Approves Island Belle Sternwheeler for Service     PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The U.S. Coast Guard has approved modifications to The Island Belle sternwheeler, which transports visitors to Blennerhassett Island Historical State...

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