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(866) 595-3792 Toll Free From everyone at NewMarket Services Welcome to Charleston! www.newmarketservices.com Charleston Information Guide [ Volume 7 [ Number 12 LOCAL INFORMATION The State of West Virginia 8 About Charleston 9 Area Codes, Important Phone Numbers 11 Travel Information 12-13 Driver’s License and Auto Registration 14 Voter Registration 14 Historical Background 15-16 Publisher: NewMarket Services, Inc. Weather 16 President: Patrick Morgan Recreation 17 Things To See and DO 18-19 Managing Editor: Rebecca Wallace Media 20 Executive Editor: Jason Gerali Contributing Writer: Amy Tennant MOVING Smooth Transitions 22-23 Executive VP Sales & Marketing: Robert Fischer Choosing a Moving Company 22 Regional Sales Manager: Beth Hurley Packing Tips 22-23 Art Department: Sprague Design Co. Staying Organized 23 Settling Into Your New Home 23 Graphic Designer: Dean Sprague What’s All the Talk About? 25 NewMarket On-Line: Total Web Design, Inc. Pre-Move Checklist 26-27 IT and Web Development: Larry Bongiovi Relocating Your Pet 28 Research Assistant: Stephanie Cooper, Lora Price MOVING WITH CHILDREN Circulation: Little Drummer Boy Dist., Inc. Reinforce the Positives 30-31 Phoenix Office: Choosing a School 30-31 Selecting Child Care 31-32 1814 East Bell Road, Suite 2113 Education 33-37 Phoenix, AZ 85022 Phone: (602) 923-3415 FITNESS & HEALTH Fax: (602) 923-0774 In the Kitchen 39 Toll Free: (866) 595-3791 Physical and Mental Well Being 40-42 Chicago Office: Volunteering 43 902 North Ashland HOUSING Chicago, IL 60622 Making the Right Choice 45-46 Phone: (312) 226-6288 Choosing the Right Home 47 Fax: (312) 226-6290 Home Inspection Checklist 48 Toll Free: (866) 595-3792 Homecare Basics for New Homeowners 49 Security 50 NewMarket currently publishes Information Guides for 95 North American and 32 Take Control of Your Energy Costs 51 International Markets. To order your Home Buyer’s Glossary 52-53 NewMarket Information Guides for $3.50 Who’s Who in Building 54 each, please contact NewMarket Services toll free at (866) 595-3792. Selecting a Builder 55 Selecting a Contractor 56 In preparing this publication, every effort Mortgage Information 57-59 has been made to assure the accuracy of the information contained herein, but BUSINESS DIRECTORY authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Listings Business Directory Listings 60-61 are subject to omission, error or change without notice. All material in this publication is copyright protected and can only be reprinted with permission of the publisher. Charleston Information Guide [ 7 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA The state is noted for its great natural beauty, its historically- Baltimore significant logging and coal mining industries, and labor history. It is Pittsburgh PA also well known as a tourist destination for those people interested in outdoor activities such as skiing, whitewater rafting, rock Columbus MD climbing, fishing and hunting. OH Because of the mountainous nature of the entire state, West Washington DC Virginia has several notable tunnels and bridges. The most famous of these is the New River Gorge Bridge, which was at a time the Cincinnati WV longest steel single-arch bridge in the world with a 3,031 foot (924 Richmond VA m) span. The bridge is also pictured on the West Virginia state quarter. Charleston Hampton Roads The economy of West Virginia is one of the most fragile of any KY U.S. state. One of the major resources in West Virginia's economy is coal. West Virginia also engaged in oil drilling, but currently only NC has a few small to medium sized oil and natural gas fields. Farming is also practiced in West Virginia, but on a limited basis because of Piedmont Triad the mountainous terrain over much of the state. Raleigh/Durham est Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting. This is a state where you can go Fast Facts Wwhitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in STATE CAPITAL: Charleston the afternoon and attend a West Virginia Symphony concert in the LARGEST CITIES: Charleston, Huntington and Parkersburg evening. NICKNAME: Mountain State West Virginia is located in the Appalachia region. The state is POPULATION: 1,816,856 bordered by Pennsylvania to the north; by Ohio to the north and AREA: 24,231 sq. mi. west; by Kentucky to the west; by Maryland to the north and east; TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time and by Virginia to the east and south. The Ohio and Potomac rivers form parts of the boundaries. West Virginia is the only state in the MEDIUM INCOME: $32,589 nation located entirely within the Appalachian Mountain range, and WEB SITE: www.wv.gov in which all areas are mountainous; for this reason it is nicknamed The Mountain State. West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War and was admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863 (an anniversary now celebrated as West Virginia Day in the state). It is the only state formed as a direct result of the American Civil War. 8 ] Charleston Information Guide ABOUT CHARLESTON OVERVIEW is the capital of West Virginia. Currently, Charleston is the largest city in the state. It is the county seat of Kanawha County. The Kanawha River meanders through Cthe valley and mountains surrounding the capital city. The river is the trademark of commercial and recreational activity, and barges can be seen transporting coal daily. The City of Charleston, a gateway city with convenient access to three major interstate systems, has outstanding opportunities for its citizens. Several large companies are headquartered in the Charleston area including West Virginia-American Water Company, United National Banks, Inc., Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti and Tudor's Biscuit World. No matter what time of year, Charleston is the place for residents to delight in the pleasures that each season brings. The beautiful, rolling mountains are close enough for you to explore, yet are distant enough to provide the perfect backdrop for West Virginia’s capital city. A wide, sparkling river winds gently by, edging all the downtown activities. A stroll along the river’s attractive walkway gives you an idea of how relaxing and comfortable Charleston is. Along with its peaceful setting, there are all the amenities of a sophisticated urban center. You can shop in the hustle and bustle of Charleston Town Center, which is one of the largest urban malls in the nation. Or, if you wish, you can dart into one of the many unique shops and boutiques in Charleston’s Renaissance Village. You may wish to discover the magnificent architectural splendor of the state capitol building and governor’s mansion through a guided tour. While you are there, stop by the West Virginia Cultural Center and walk through time. Then in the evening, you can sample one of Charleston’s many restaurants. Charleston is home to numerous annual events and fairs that take place throughout the city, from the banks of the Kanawha River to the capitol grounds. The West Virginia Dance Festival, held between April 25 and 30, features dance students from across the state that attend classes and workshops in ballet, jazz and modern dance. At the finale, the students perform in the West Virginia State Theatre; these are free to the CHARLESTON DEMOGRAPHICS public.