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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 on the State of West
Virginia Official Website at
www.wv.gov
About West Virginia
West Virginia's early history from 1609 until 1863 is largely
shared with Virginia, of which it was a part until Virginia seceded from the
Union in 1861. The delegates of the 40 western counties who opposed secession
formed their own government, which was granted statehood in 1863.
In 1731 Morgan Morgan established the first permanent white settlement on Mill
Creek in present-day Berkeley County. Coal, a mineral asset that would figure
significantly in West Virginia's history, was discovered in 1742. Other
important natural resources are oil, natural gas, and hardwood forests, which
cover about 75% of the state's area.
The state's rapid industrial expansion began in the 1870s, drawing thousands of
European immigrants and African Americans into the region. Miners' strikes
between 1912 and 1921 required the intervention of state and federal troops to
quell the violence.
Today, the state ranks second in total coal production, with about 15% of the
U.S. total. It is also a leader in steel, glass, aluminum, and chemical
manufactures. Major agricultural commodities are poultry and eggs, dairy
products, and apples.
Tourism is increasingly popular in mountainous West Virginia. More than a
million acres have been set aside in 37 state parks and recreation areas and in
9 state forests and 2 national forests. Major points of interest include Harpers
Ferry and New River Gorge National River, The Greenbrier and Berkeley Springs
resorts, the scenic railroad at Cass, and the historic homes in the Eastern
Panhandle. See more on West Virginia at
infoplease.com
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Daily Show explains the West Virginia Voter
thedailyshow.com — Best Riff:
Stewart on the little boy who sold his bike and video games to
give money to Hillary: "And [she] took it. And then as the boy
who sold bis bike and video games looked on, Hillary Clinton's
campaign blew his entire donation on confetti. Food for thought
[for the boy] as he walks to school, and then homeagain, to not
play video games."
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