Located in the Appalachian region, West Virginia has some of the most rugged land in the country. The state’s rolling mountains, hills and valleys earned it the nickname of The Mountain State, and it is well-known for its range of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing and whitewater rafting.

History. With a 700–457–45 record, West Virginia is the winningest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) program to have never won a National Championship.

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The District of Columbia has the highest share of millennials, 31.91 percent, which is 1.8 times higher than in Vermont, the lowest at 17.44 percent….West Virginia ranked worst state for millennials.

West Virginia Despite its relatively small and falling population, the state has a high poverty rate of 16%. While this is higher than the national average, it’s also the lowest rate of poverty West Virginia has seen in almost 20 years.

West Virginia’s economy has depended so heavily on its mineral resources and declining coal production and low energy prices in recent years have hurt the state economy. Mining safety and ecological concerns are major challenges to West Virginia, which still produces the majority of the coal used in the U.S.

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Not Many People Know These 15 Famous People Are From West Virginia

• Don Knotts. Facebook Don Knotts.
• Jerry West. Facebook Oklahoma Sooners vs West Virginia Mountaineers.
• Steve Harvey. Facebook Steve Harvey.
• Brad Paisley. Facebook Brad Paisley.
• Randy Moss. Facebook Randy Moss.
• Heath Slater.
• Conchata Ferrell.
• Deron Williams.

Monongahela National Forest is one of the top attractions in West Virginia, with over three million visitors annually.

Best Cities to Live in West Virginia

The Most Beautiful Towns in West Virginia, USA

• Charleston. Architectural Landmark.
• Lewisburg. Historical Landmark.
• Buckhannon. Historical Landmark.
• Barboursville. Historical Landmark.
• New Martinsville. Historical Landmark.
• Shepherdstown. Historical Landmark.
• Spencer. Historical Landmark.
• Summersville. Architectural Landmark.

CHARLESTON W.Va (WOWK) – A new report has listed the ten best places to live in West Virginia in 2019. According to a report looking at 380 places in the Mountain State by HomeSnacks, Bridgeport is the best place to live in the state! But there are plenty of towns in our area that rank well, too!

James Conley Justice II (born April 27, 1951) is an American businessman and politician who has been serving as the 36th governor of West Virginia since 2017. With a net worth of around $1.2 billion, he is the wealthiest person in West Virginia.

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