Vest takes oath as new House member

Vest takes oath as new House member

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest member of the House of Delegates took the oath of office Wednesday. Bill Vest, R-Fayette, was sworn-in by House Clerk Jeff Pack during a brief ceremony in the House Chamber. Vest, of Oak Hill, was appointed Tuesday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. He replaces former Del. Elliott Pritt who resigned last month after being arrested by the FBI and charged with allegedly grooming a 15-year-old girl for a sexual relationship. V…

William Vest has been sworn in as delegate for the fiftieth district

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – William Vest has been sworn in as delegate for the fiftieth district. Vest is a former acting administrator and superintendent at Beckley Correctional Center and Deputy Warden at Mount Olive Correctional Complex. He will hold the seat until the next delegate is sworn in following the general election. The fiftieth district seat was left vacant when Elliott Pritt resigned following his arrest amid federal allegations o…

Vest takes oath of office

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The newest member of the House of Delegates took the oath of office Wednesday. Bill Vest, R-Fayette, was sworn-in by House Clerk Jeff Pack during a brief ceremony in the House Chamber. Vest, of Oak Hill, was appointed Tuesday by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. He replaces former Del. Elliott Pritt who resigned last month…