- May 16, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 16, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 16, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 15, 2012
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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Learn More - May 15, 2012
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....
Learn More - May 15, 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,...
Learn More - May 15, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 14, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 11, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 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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Learn More - May 10, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 9, 2012
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”...
Learn More - May 4, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 4, 2012
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...
Learn More - 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...
Learn More - May 4, 2012
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...
Learn More - May 3, 2012
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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