The spotlight may help promote the state , as the `` Jersey Shore '' did for that state , despite the antics of Nicole `` Snooki '' Polizzi and Mike `` The Situation '' Sorrentino . `` `` Buckwild '' on ATV features the antics of two young Snooki . Sen. Joe Manchin objects to the show ; tourism officials say it does n't represent the state . West Virginia was born out of residents ' refusal to support slavery and secede from the union . The state is celebrating its first birthday this year .
`` `` Buckwild '' on ATV features the antics of two young Snooki . Sen. Joe Manchin objects to the show ; tourism officials say it does n't represent the state . West Virginia was born out of residents ' refusal to support slavery and secede from the union . The state is celebrating its first birthday this year .