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  1. September 2, 2010
    September Open For Business Report

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin today released the latest “Open for Business”...

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  2. September 2, 2010
    Beech Fork State Park to host 2010 Heron Fest, Oct. 9

        BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Beech Fork State Park is gearing up for the 2010 “Heron Fest” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 9.  This fall festival offers free fun and entertainment for the entire family. Magic, arts and crafts, food,...

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  3. September 2, 2010
    Canaan Valley Lodge renovations won’t disrupt visitor experiences at four-season resort this year

        DAVIS, W.Va. – New rooms at Canaan Valley Resort State Park are in the planning stage, but fall and winter visitors and groups at the four-season resort will not find their experiences disrupted this year. Fall foliage and scenic tours,...

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  4. September 2, 2010
    Celebrate four holidays in less than a week during Septemberfest Fling at Blackwater Falls State Park Sept. 21-24

        DAVIS, W.Va. – Septemberfest means “mini-vacation.” Just as the brilliant colors of fall begin to appear, Blackwater Falls State Park rolls out the red carpet and invites persons 50 years of age and older to participate in the annual...

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  5. September 2, 2010
    Be a responsible and ethical hunter

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – As hunters begin going afield scouting for that perfect spot, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) urges everyone to be an ethical and responsible hunter, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief...

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  6. September 2, 2010
    Early Antlerless Deer Archery and Muzzleloader Seasons to be held in September

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “Special antlerless deer seasons for archery and muzzleloader hunters will open on private land in select counties in September,” according to West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro. ...

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  7. September 1, 2010
    Celebrations, poster contest mark state’s first Labor History Week

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. – This year, Labor Day gets an added boost in the form of the newly designated annual Labor History Week. The event will be marked by statewide celebrations as well as a poster contest for students. In March, the West Virginia...

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  8. September 1, 2010
    Governor's Office announces energy efficiency projects in Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel counties

    CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced funding totaling $516,655 for energy efficiency projects in the Bel-O-Mar Regional Council and Interstate Planning Commission, which covers Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel counties in West Virginia. The...

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  9. August 31, 2010
    Notice of Open Casting Call for Speaking Roles -- Institute, WV

    The West Virginia Film Office is pleased to bring your attention to the following Open Casting Call for Speaking Roles to be held on September 9 in Institute, WV (Charleston metro area). Sunshine Films will hold an open casting call for speaking roles for...

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  10. August 31, 2010
    Governor's Office announces energy efficiency projects in Region 7

    CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced funding totaling $933,090.75 for energy efficiency projects in the Region 7 Planning and Development Council, which covers Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Randolph, Tucker and Upshur counties. The...

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  11. August 30, 2010
    West Virginia State Fire Marshal Modifies “Closure Area” on the McClintic Wildlife Management Area (WMA)

                  POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. – Acting upon an ORDER OF CLOSURE issued by the West Virginia State Fire Marshal, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) has increased the...

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  12. August 30, 2010
    Notice of Open Casting Calls for Extras -- Weirton, WV

    The West Virginia Film Office is pleased to bring your attention to the following Open Casting Call for Extras to be held on August 31 and September 3-4 in Weirton, WV.  Please also read the notation at the end regarding a search for "picture vehicles." ...

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  13. August 30, 2010
    Youth Waterfowl Season and Youth Small Game Season Dates Announced

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s youth waterfowl season has been set for Sept. 25, 2010, and the youth small game season is scheduled for Oct. 2, 2010, according to Curtis I. Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the Division of...

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  14. August 30, 2010
    Register for Nature Wonder Weekend (Wild Foods) Sept. 17-19 at North Bend State Park

    CAIRO, W.Va. – Nature Wonder’s focus at the 2010 Nature Wonder Weekend at North Bend State Park takes a leap backward to explore a time in West Virginia’s history when nature was the grocery store. This year, the 43rd wild foods weekend targets free foods...

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  15. August 27, 2010
    Outdoor Burning Discouraged in Eastern Panhandle

    Persistent drought conditions pose danger of increase in forest fires   Officials at the West Virginia Division of Forestry (DOF) are asking residents of the Eastern Panhandle to refrain from outdoor burning until the area receives an...

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  16. August 27, 2010
    Beech Fork State Park swimming pool closes for the season

        BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Swimming pools in West Virginia state parks are winding down their hours as most state park lifeguards return to school. “It’s part of what occurs in operation of most public swimming pools across the state this...

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  17. August 27, 2010
    Governor's Office announces energy efficiency projects in Region 8

    CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced funding totaling $664,733.26 for energy efficiency projects in the Region 8 Planning and Development Council, which covers Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Pendleton counties. The projects will be...

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  18. August 26, 2010
    WV State Parks participate in NRAO Drake's Equation Passport September event

                GREEN BANK, W.Va. – A month-long series of special events marks the 50th anniversary for the first modern Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) in the quest for ET. The National...

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  19. August 26, 2010
    Blue Ford North Public Access Re-Opened

        ROMNEY, W.Va. – The public fishing and boating access known as Blue Ford North on the South Branch of the Potomac River in Hampshire County has been re-opened, according to Bret Preston, Asst. Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of...

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  20. August 26, 2010
    Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Sept. 20-Oct. 3

    57th Annual Heritage Weekend: Sept. 24-25, Moorefield Heritage Weekend began in 1953 as a way to raise money for the Hardy County Public Library, but has grown into an annual fall event that honors the rich culture and history of Hardy County. Enjoy food...

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  21. August 25, 2010
    Ginseng Digging Season Starts Sept. 1

      Season runs through Nov. 30                 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Division of Forestry officials remind residents that the ginseng digging season starts Wednesday, Sept. 1 and runs through Tuesday, Nov. 30.                   Individuals...

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  22. August 25, 2010
    Rate Reductions Tempt Travelers to W.Va. State Parks in September

                SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If the hot weather has kept you inside this summer, September is a great month to catch up on your outdoors time and save money at the same time, according to Sissie Summers, W.Va. State Parks programming administrator...

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  23. August 25, 2010
    Governor's Office announces energy efficiency projects in Brooke, Hancock counties

    CHARLESTON, W.Va.  – Gov. Joe Manchin today announced funding totaling $225,135.19 for energy efficiency projects in the Brooke-Hancock Planning and Development Council, which covers Brooke and Hancock counties. The projects will be funded through the...

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  24. August 25, 2010
    "The Legacy of Mary Ingles" Living History Event at Beech Fork State Park Sept. 24-26

                BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. – Now in its 22nd year, The Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present its 18th century living history weekend, “The Legacy of Mary Ingles,” at Beech Fork State Park on Sept. 24-26. The weekend will include an...

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  25. August 24, 2010
    Time to Register for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Fall Workshop

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Registration is underway for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop to be held at Watoga State Park Sept. 17-19, 2010. The workshop is sponsored by the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources.     “Have you...

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  26. August 23, 2010
    Fundamentals of Fly Fishing Finale at Holly River Aug. 27

        HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. – The fly fishing series grand finale at Holly River State Park features Dave Breitmeir and Sam Knotts. Breitmeir from Elk Springs Resort and Knotts, owner of Appalachian Flyfishing Guide Service will be discussing...

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  27. August 23, 2010
    “Snakes of West Virginia” Interpretative Program Aug. 28 at North Bend State Park

        HARRISVILLE, W.Va. – “Snakes of West Virginia” is an interpretative presentation featuring herpetologist Jim Fregonara of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. The 7:30 p.m. program on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the North Bend State Park...

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  28. August 23, 2010
    End-O’-August Events at West Virginia State Parks

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