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WV.gov... Your West Virginia Directory!
Localize your search for information on jobs, education, government, vacations, and recreation. Click on the region that interests you and you will be directly linked to city and county resources. "Find it in West Virginia" has been developed to make your portal experience fast and convenient. ... ©2003 State of West Virginia, all rights reserved. ... Welcome to West Virginia’s Portal! We’re committed to providing the information and services you need for working, visiting and learning in the Mountain State! ... [Read More]
Visiting West Virginia
The "Visiting in West Virginia" page offers links that provide an enormous range of information about what to do and where to go when you visit our state. This is a perfect starting point for those of you who want to plan a trip to West Virginia. ... West Virginia is a little slice of heaven! It doesn’t take long to figure out why West Virginia gets into your soul. Scenic views throughout the state are breathtaking, abundant recreational opportunities, and the hospitality keeps pulling you back. ... [Read More]
All About West Virginia
Do you know when West Virginia was founded? Who was the first governor? How many people live here now? All of these questions can be answered by browsing through this section of the new portal. The links from this page will help you get to know West Virginia - its people, history, culture, landscapes, and economy. ... Choose a topic from those listed above or a question from the "How do I..." section at your left. WV.gov is a new site, so we are still adding content and refining site organization. Bear with us while we are under construction. Enjoy your electronic trip through West Virginia! Please visit us again! ... [Read More]
West Virginia Rules and Regulations
West Virginia Rules and Regulations ... ©2003 State of West Virginia, all rights reserved. ... [Read More]
Working in West Virginia
Technological advances are booming and West Virginia will not be left behind. Scientific research and development in such new areas as biometrics puts West Virginia on the cutting edge of economic development opportunities. With one computer for every 8.7 students, West Virginia students enjoy the nations eighth highest computer-to-student ratio. This section of the new portal is intended to help West Virginians find new job opportunities, find resources to help them enhance their job skills, and get a better grasp of future industry trends. ... [Read More]
Life in West Virginia
West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a West Virginia Symphony concert in the evening. According to the 2000 Census Report, West Virginia has a population of more than 1.8 million people. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded in 1863, you are part of our community.This Living in West Virginia page provides links to an enormous range of information about what online resources are available. This page is a good starting point for those of you who want to learn more about living in West Virginia.Choose a topic from those listed above or a question from the "How do I..." section at your left. WV.gov is a new site, and we are still adding content and refining site organization. Bear with us while we are under construction. Enjoy your electronic trip through West Virginia! Please visit ag ... [Read More]
ATSDR - PHA - Sites in Bluefield, West Virignia and Vicinity
BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA; BLUEFIELD, VIRGINIA; AND VICINITY ... Ongoing exposure of humans to PCBs in the Bluefield area may beoccurring for children and adults at the Sam Neal Property. Children and adults may have been exposed to dioxin at the SamNeal Property. Worker exposure to PCBs has likely occurred inthe past at Acken Sign, APCO Service Center, Joy Manufacturing,and Linn Electric. There were no relevant sampling data for theAPCO Glen Lyn Plant, Blacor Steel, Bluefield Armature, thestreets of Bluefield, Bull Tail Hollow, and the Old BluefieldLandfill in Virginia. ... [Read More]
ATSDR - PHA - Sites in Bluefield, West Virignia and Vicinity
ATSDR selects health outcomes for further evaluation from healthoutcome databases that have information on the area near thesite. Virginia and West Virginia maintain birth and deathcertificate-based databases. Virginia has a tumor registry, butno birth defects registry. West Virginia has had a tumorregistry since 1991 and a birth defect registry since 1990. ... Numerous sites in Bluefield Virginia, Bluefield West Virginia,and vicinity have been evaluated for public health issues at therequest of community residents. Several chemicals associatedwith mine equipment motors, electrical transformers, orvegetation control were said to have been improperly used ordisposed of at the sites. Residents contend that inadequatehandling or disposal of chemicals has resulted in exposure in theworkplace and in residential settings. The contaminants ofconcern are polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinateddibenzodioxins, polychlorinated dibenzofurans, trichloroethylene,2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, and 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyaceticacid. Environmental sampling shows one or more of the chemicalsare present at some locations. However, for several of theidentified sites, data are too limited (or are absent) toconclude whether improper use or disposal of the contaminants ofconcern has occurred. Additional information is needed to fullyevaluate releases, migrat ... [Read More]
MIDC: Bluefield State College
Bluefield State is currently part of the CONFRRM network since January 1997, the following data is available: Quality Assessed monthly data files Monthly Summaries (Reports) Prior to this time, Bluefield State was part of the HBCU network since November 1985, the following data is available: Quality Assessed monthly data files Monthly Summaries (Reports) Monthly Irradiance Plots ... Longitude: 81.24 o West ... [Read More]
Earthquake Hazards Program: Earthquake History of West Virginia
An April 23, 1959, earthquake located in theVirginia - West Virginia border region causedminor damage in Giles County, Virginia, whereseveral chimneys were damaged, plaster on wallscracked, and articles fell from shelves. Twoplaces in West Virginia felt this shock,Lindside (MM IV) and Rock Camp (MM I-III). Thesouthern Illinois earthquake of November 9,1968, magnitude 5.3, was felt in 23 Statesthroughout the central and eastern United States.Hamlin, Huntington, Parkersburg, Point Pleasant,Wayne, and Williamson, West Virginia, observedMM I-III effects. ... [Read More]
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