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Tourism provides more than twice the number of jobs in West Virginia than all extraction industries combined, but the word tourism appears in the 140-page plan just once.

West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin appointed Donald H. Cookman, of Romney, to fill the State Senate seat left vacant when former Senator Walt Helmick was elected Commissioner of Agriculture.

The Mountain State celebrates its 150th birthday in June and the Division of Culture and History is giving away birthday presents to any Mountaineer who asks for one.

Unofficial results of the general election in Highland and Bath Counties, and statewide results for Virginia

A new West Virginia Heroes website allows friends and family members to post stories and photographs of their special veteran heroes.

Every registered voter is getting a new voter card and must show some form of identification at their polling place.

As a result of the June 29 windstorm, President Barack Obama declared 45 counties in West Virginia, including Pocahontas County, a major disaster area.

Former Virginia governors Tim Kaine and George Allen are vying for the seat being vacated by Jim Webb. See the Video Section for the debate in its entirety.

The Appalachian Members of the Virginia Deer Hunters Association is proposing changes to hunting and game management regulations. The group is hoping the changes will boost the deer population in the area.

A benefit concert that will be held in Clifton Forge for a local infant suffering from a metabolic deficiency will bring a prominent bluegrass duo to the area on December 30th, 2011.

A young Highland Rams boys basketball team is off to a 3-1 start and head coach Curt Gutshall says this year’s team is among the best he’s coached at Highland High.

Whole lotta shakin’ going on in a quake felt as far north as New York and Rhode Island.

New Device Taps Brain Signals To Help Stroke Patients Regain Hand Function
After a stroke, people often lose dexterity in one hand. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized a device that can restore function by encouraging the brain to rewire.
'Crazy Worms' Threaten America's Trees — And (Gasp!) Our Maple Syrup
The invasive worms, which reproduce rapidly, are creating havoc in forests. They thrash around so violently that they can jump out of a person's hand. They also lose their tail — on purpose.
Gas Explosion In Central China Kills At Least 12
Rescue efforts are still ongoing. Officials have not provided information on the cause of the explosion that took place in the Hubei province city of Shiyan.
Biden Spends The Weekend Trying To Persuade G-7 Leaders To Push Back On China
President Biden has said China poses one of the biggest strategic challenges to the United States. At the G-7, he's tried to convince key allies to help push back against Beijing.
A Lobster Diver In Cape Cod Says A Humpback Whale Scooped Him Up And Spat Him Out
Michael Packard says he was trapped in the whale's mouth for 30 to 40 seconds before it tossed him back in the water, bruised but otherwise unharmed. Experts tell NPR such events are extremely rare.

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State workforce plan focuses on extraction industry jobs

Gov. Tomblin appoints Cookman to State Senate

Free West Virginia history calendar available

Bath, Highland, Virginia election results

WVDVA encourages online veteran tributes

New Virginia voter ID law in effect

Obama declares West Virginia disaster

U.S. Senate candidates debate in Hot Springs

Bath hunters propose regulation changes

Bluegrass Night At The Virginia Opry On December 30th

Highland Rams Sending Message To Other Basketball Teams

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