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| | West Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | From the 1930s through the 1990s, West Virginia's politics were largely dominated by the Democratic Party, and Democrats still dominate most local and state offices. | | | Coal is not the only valuable mineral found in West Virginia, as the state was the site of the 1928 discovery of the 34.48 carat Jones Diamond. | | | West Virginia is an alcoholic beverage control state. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia
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| | A West Virginia Timeline |
| | West Virginia continues to have the highest unemployment rate in the nation. | | | West Virginia becomes the first state to have a sales tax, according to an Internet source. | | | Mary Harris "Mother" Jones leads a protest of conditions in the West Virginia mines and is arrested. |
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http://members.aol.com/jeff560/wv-hist.html
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| | West Virginia Division of Culture and History - Archives and History Index |
| | Picturing West Virginia, a new publication by Archives and History, is now available. | | | A number of audio/video clips showing important events in West Virginia history can now be viewed on-line. | | | Comments and suggestions about the website www.wvculture.org/history may be addressed to Joe Geiger at the West Virginia State Archives. |
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http://www.wvculture.org/history/archivesindex.aspx
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| | West Virginia University |
| | West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution |
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http://www.wvu.edu
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| | West Virginia |
| | West Virginia: Geography - Geography Nicknamed the “Mountain State,” West Virginia is very hilly and rugged, with... | | | West Virginia Here We Come; Low-Cost Land Means More Affordable Houses. | | | West Virginia: Bibliography - Bibliography See O. Rice, The Allegheny Frontier: West Virginia Beginnings, 1780–1830... |
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http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108289.html
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| | West Virginia Bankers Association |
| | West Virginia Bankers Association is proud to announce the endorsement of Promontory Interfinancial Network, LLC for their CDARS program. | | | The West Virginia Bankers Association is pleased to offer Employment Classifieds here on the WVBA website. | | | This web site is intended to complement various forms of communication our members receive from the West Virginia Bankers Association and to provide them with direct access to many additional, useful sites. |
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http://www.wvbankers.org
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| | West Virginia Maps - Perry-Castañeda Map Collection - UT Library Online |
| | West Virginia - Federal Lands and Indian Reservations PDF format (451K) The National Atlas of the United States of America, U.S. Geological Survey, 2003 | | | West Virginia (outline map) JPEG format (76K) County boundaries and names. | | | West Virginia (reference map) JPEG format (219K) Shaded relief map with state boundaries, forest cover, place names, major highways. |
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http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/west_virginia.html
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| | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| | West Virginia Conference squads West Virginia State and Shepherd join WVIAC champion Ohio Valley in the North Atlantic Region Tournament field. | | | West Chester and Shepherd swap places in the third and fourth spots. | | | West Virginia State retains their hold atop the regional rankings, followed by Kutztown. |
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http://www.wviac.org
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| | West Virginia in the Civil War |
| | West Virginia in the Civil War is Recommended by The History Channel | | | An Online Exhibit by West Virginia Archives and History | | | West Virginia became the 35th state of the Union on June 20, 1863. |
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http://www.wvcivilwar.com
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: West Virginia |
| | West Virginia is richly endowed with a high grade of oil or crude petroleum. | | | West Virginia was organized and became a state during the early years of the Civil War, and was composed of the western and northern counties of the State of Virginia. | | | This convention reassembled on 6 August, and an ordinance providing for the creation of a new state out of a portion of the territory of Virginia was adopted. |
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http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15605a.htm
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| | West Virginia Family Vacations |
| | The Secret of Appalachia is its hidden wealth of Nature, History, and Culture - More than 40 West Virginia sites are featured on a map of Appalachia that appeared in the April 2005 issue of National Geographic Traveler. | | | Visit the National Geographic web site at www.nationalgeographic.com/appalachia. | | | Enjoy the Cultural Heritage of West Virginia - From Civil War reenactments to Appalachian music and craft festivals, travel West Virginia and enjoy some of the wonderful experiences that bring rich history to life. |
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http://www.callwva.com
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| | West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) Welcome Page |
| | Permission to reproduce this material is granted if acknowledgment is given to the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey. | | | West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) Welcome Page | | | Scanned Images of West Virginia Mine Maps Available Online |
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http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu
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| | West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Home Page |
| | West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources | | | West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources Home Page | | | Due to additional LIEAP funds being released to West Virginia, intake for the 2006 Emergency LIEAP Applications program will resume on March 30, 2006 at your local DHHR office. |
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http://www.wvdhhr.org
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| | West Virginia : Weather Underground |
| | West Virginia — (Click on a column heading to sort this information) | | | Find the Weather for any City, State or ZIP Code, or Airport Code or Country |
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http://www.wunderground.com/US/WV
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| | West Virginia Division of Culture and History |
| | West Virginia History features some of the best scholarship on the economic, political, social, and cultural history of West Virginia | | | State’s ethnic communities are focus of Goldenseal report | | | West Virginia Division of Culture and History announces list of endangered sites |
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http://www.wvculture.org
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| | West Virginia Football |
| | COLUMBUS, Ohio--Based on numbers alone, West Virginia has more than a little interest in two of the top performers who attended the Columbus Nike camp. | | | To wit: West Virginia was the only Elite Eight member from 2004-05 to advance to the '05-'06 Sweet 16. | | | The votes have yet to be tallied by talented East Meadow (N.Y.) High School offensive tackle John Elliott, but it appears that West Virginia will get at least one. |
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http://westvirginia.rivals.com
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| | West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - wvdep.org |
| | West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - wvdep.org | | | West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection Charleston headquarters, 601 57th Street SE, Charleston | | | Monongahela River, including its tributaries, inside West Virginia State boundaries |
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http://www.dep.state.wv.us
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| | West Virginia Highlands Conservancy |
| | Welcome to the home page of the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy. | | | Formed in 1967 to preserve the natural beauty of the West Virginia Highlands, the Conservancy is the state's oldest environmental advocacy organization. | | | The Conservancy has been instrumental in creation of the |
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http://www.wvhighlands.org
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| | West Virginia Web: Your gateway to West Virginia |
| | West Virginia Web: Your gateway to West Virginia | | | Charleston has been the center of state government since 1885 when voters chose to have the capital relocate there from Wheeling. | | | WVweb.com has information on all 55 counties in West Virginia Communities, click to read |
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http://www.wvweb.com
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| | West Virginia Legislature |
| | This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference and Information. | | | Designed to strengthen your connection to West Virginia’s legislators and the laws that govern this state, this site provides you with access to various resources, including contact information, legislation and educational materials. | | | For questions regarding this Web site, contact our Webmasters. |
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http://www.legis.state.wv.us
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| | West Virginia Dietetic Association - A Nutrition Resource |
| | West Virginia Dietetic Association - A Nutrition Resource | | | These links open a new window bringing you to the ADA website. | | | Please consult your health care provider regarding any medical issues you have relating to symptoms, conditions, diseases, diagnosis, treatments and side- effects. |
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http://www.wvda.org
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| | West Virginia Housing Development Fund |
| | Welcome to the West Virginia Housing Development Fund's website. | | | The Housing Development Fund specializes in providing affordable mortgage financing for residents of West Virginia, as well as financing for developers to rehabilitate or construct affordable apartments, and subdivisions. | | | The West Virginia Housing Development Fund strives to offer an accessible website, if you discover any accessibility |
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http://www.wvhdf.com
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| | Wonderful West Virginia Magazine |
| | Want to find out more about West Virginia? | | | Welcome to Wonderful West Virginia, the premier magazine about the Mountain State, published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. | | | Here you can sample the many beautiful photographs and interesting articles about West Virginia that are featured in every full-color issue, available at newstands or by subscriptions. |
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http://www.wonderfulwv.com
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| | West Virginia Constitution |
| | The state of West Virginia is, and shall remain, one of the United States of America. | | | The present seal of the state, with its motto, "Montani Semper Liberi," shall be the great seal of the state of West Virginia, and shall be kept by the secretary of state, to be used by him officially, as directed by law. | | | The state of West Virginia shall never be made defendant in any court of law or equity, except the state of West Virginia, including any subdivision thereof, or any municipality therein, or any officer, agent, or employee thereof, may be made defendant in any garnishment or attachment proceeding, as garnishee or suggestee. |
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http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/WV_CON.cfm
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| | The West Virginia - The United States Mint |
| | President Lincoln signed the West Virginia statehood bill and on June 20, 1863, West Virginia officially became the 35th state to be admitted into the Union. | | | The West Virginia - The United States Mint | | | Prior to gaining statehood, the area that is now West Virginia formed the western part of Virginia. |
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http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/50sq_program/states/index.cfm?state=WV
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| | West Virginia DNR - Hunting |
| | West Virginia's hunting-related expenditures for food, lodging, transportation, and equipment brought in nearly $270 million to the state's economy. | | | Hunting in West Virginia is a time-honored tradition in which the majority of families have at least one member who participates on a regular basis. | | | Each year more than 350,000 hunters take to West Virginia's woods in search of some sort of quarry. |
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http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting.shtm
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| | ENCYCLOPEDIA |
| | The last time West Virginia had a comprehensive, one-volume encyclopedia was in 1929, but the West Virginia Humanities Council plans to remedy that. | | | Both were bestsellers for their respective publishers, suggesting a keen interest in such books among the reading public. | | | The demand for knowledge has never been more pressing than it is today, as West Virginians make their place in the Information Age. |
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http://www.wvhumanities.org/encyclop.htm
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| | The West Virginia State Bar |
| | The West Virginia State Bar is the organization of all lawyers licensed to practice law in West Virginia and exists to serve members, the legal profession and the public. | | | Disclaimer of Liability: The West Virginia State Bar offers the information and resources on the web site as a service to its members and to other Internet users. | | | The West Virginia State Bar makes no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the contents of this site or of other web sites to which it links. |
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http://www.wvbar.org
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| | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of West Virginia |
| | The official seal of the state of West Virginia has remained unchanged since it was first adopted in 1863. | | | These images are surrounded by the words "State of West Virginia", and the state's motto "Montani Semper Liberi", or "Mountaineers Always Free". | | | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of West Virginia |
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http://www.wvnb.uscourts.gov
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| | West Virginia Bikers |
| | West Virginia offers a course at 7 locations in the state which helps you learn to ride. | | | Between May 1 & September 30, 2006, if you donate blood to the American Red Cross in the Greater Allegheny Region, you will receive a free t-shirt and be entered in a drawing for a 2006 H-D Fat Boy. | | | Copyright 1999-2006 by West Virginia Bikers - All Rights Reserved |
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http://www.westvirginiabikers.com
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| | West Virginia Department of Agriculture |
| | The company said it has notified dealers in affected states, including West Virginia, and has advised them to hold sales of suspect products. | | | West Virginia First Lady Gayle Manchin will visit The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. | | | West Virginia pet owners may want to check what they're feeding their pets after a South Carolina manufacturer announced that some of its products may be contaminated with a serious toxin. |
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http://www.wvagriculture.org
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| | WV Sex Offender Search Form |
| | The information accessed through the use of this website may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass registered sex offenders and violations of law will be investigated by the West Virginia State Police. | | | The West Virginia State Police do not assess the specific risk for reoffense with regard to any offender released via this website. | | | While all attempts are made to provide complete and accurate information, the West Virginia State Police do not guarantee the accuracy of the information made available to the public via the West Virginia Sex Offender Registry Website. |
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http://www.wvstatepolice.com/sexoff
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| | MSNsportsNET -- West Virginia University Mountaineers |
| | West Virginia got a shot of life when St. John's went to the bullpen in the eighth inning. | | | West Virginia battles St. John's in a Big East tournament first-round game in Clearwater, Fla. | | | Some lost footage of the WVU marching band, stadium demolition, and a former coach turned broadcaster. |
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http://www.msnsportsnet.com
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| | West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful - West Virginia Travel, Recreation, Whitewater, Real Estate, Lodging, State Parks |
| | West Virginia is a land of rich heritage, unparalleled beauty and warm hospitality. | | | Enter West Virginia Wild and Wonderful Online and see everything the Mountain State has to offer. | | | West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful - West Virginia Travel, Recreation, Whitewater, Real Estate, Lodging, State Parks |
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| | West Virginia Web Sites |
| | Detailed instructions on using the West Virginia Web Sites maps are also available. | | | This service, provided courtesy of Marshall University, lists Web Sites (servers and home pages) for organizations located within the state of West Virginia. | | | The maps presented in this service were created by Bob Boag from a map in the Color Landform Atlas of the United States by Ray Sterner. |
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http://web.marshall.edu/wvweb
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| | Welcome to West Virginia Coal |
| | WVCA officers and Board members met to consider the most effective means of communicating their concerns to the people of West Virginia. | | | The West Virginia Coal Association is committed to making West Virginia mining the safest in the country and U.S. mining the safest in the world. | | | Charleston, WV - This weekend, three more leaders from West Virginia's coal industry were inducted into the West Virginia Coal Hall of Fame. |
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http://www.wvcoal.com
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| | West Virginia Development Office - Welcome |
| | Did you know that West Virginia is home to some of the world’s best-known companies, such as Toyota and Amazon.com? | | | Our state also has dedicated employees known worldwide for their unmatched work ethic. | | | The state also nurtures such innovative firms as Philippi, West Virginia-based Extreme Endeavors, which specializes in bioelectric telemetry research, and MD Biotech, Inc., in Morgantown, West Virginia, a bio-imaging company that focuses on discovery and development of automated medical screening and diagnostic equipment. |
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http://www.wvdo.org
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| | West Virginia Rails to Trails Council |
| | The West Virginia Rails-to-Trails Council is a collection of individuals, civic groups and organizations who have joined together to promote the development and enjoyment of Rail-Trails in West Virginia. | | | For recreational users, we offer information about the Rail-Trails in this state, distances, maps, and available services along the way. |
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http://www.wvrtc.org
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| | Fishing in West Virginia |
| | All publicly stocked streams in West Virginia are open to public fishing. | | | Contact the appropriate West Virginia Division of Natural Resources office below for further information on fishing or conservation laws. | | | For more information on West Virginia outdoor activities, visit the WVWeb Adventure Outdoors site. |
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http://wvweb.com/www/travel_recreation/fishing/fishing.html
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| | ESPN.com: West Virginia Mountaineers Football Clubhouse |
| | West Virginia student caught spying on Marshall practice | | | Heading into only their second matchup in 83 years, school officials on both sides confirm a West Virginia student was caught spying at a Marshall practice this month. | | | Add West Virginia News and Scores to MyESPN! |
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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/clubhouse?collegeId=277&sport=ncf
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