Naturalization Ceremony in Charleston Marks a New Chapter for New Citizens

Naturalization ceremony in Charleston marks a new chapter for new citizens

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - Friday marked the first chapter of a new era for many people in Charleston as they took the oath of allegiance to officially become United States citizens. The naturalization ceremony took place at the Robert C. Byrd Courthouse in Charleston, where around 50 people took part in the process. Chief U.S. District Judge Frank Wolk presided over the ceremony and handed out the certificates that symbolize the years of hard work…

'Today marks a new beginning': 48 new U.S. citizens welcomed at Charleston ceremony

Four dozen new U.S. citizens were welcomed at a naturalization ceremony May 23, 2025, at the Robert C. Byrd Federal Courthouse in Charleston, West Virginia. Among them was Dr. Inas Al-Attar, a pediatrician in Princeton but originally from Germany. The ceremony was presided over by Frank W. Volk, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia.