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/ Joshua Booth was appointed by the governor to replace former Del. Derrick Evans on Jan. 27, 2021. Gov. Jim Justice has appointed a new person to replace a former state delegate who resigned earlier in January following federal charges for participating in an insurrection that turned violent at the U.S. Capitol. Justice’s appointment is met by a 17-page writ of mandamus from a local Republican leader, arguing that the governor violated state laws with his final pick for office. Joshua Booth,...

CHARLESTON – A newly elected Wayne County delegate now faces federal charges after taking part in storming the U.S. Capitol earlier this week has resigned. Derrick Evans (R-Wayne) was charged January 8 with entering a restricted area an entering the U.S. Capitol, according to federal officials taking part in a press call about the January 6 events. Attorney John H. Bryan, who is representing Evans, said his client was picked up by federal officials and was taken to federal court in Huntington...

JOSELYN KING Staff Writer WHEELING — West Virginia’s political landscape likely will change with the 2020 Census, and Del. Erikka Storch wants to be among lawmakers crafting new congressional and delegate districts. Storch, R-Ohio, said she is interested in serving on the state’s redistricting committee this year, which is likely to convene during a special session this summer. The U.S.Census Bureau announced this week the COVID pandemic will cause it to miss year-end deadlines for provid...

Frederick County Council has confirmed seven county residents to the compensation review commission, a group charged with making recommendations about the salaries of both the county executive and County Council members. County Executive Jan Gardner (D) makes $95,000 annually in her role, which is on the lower end of county executives statewide. Council members, who are part-time legislators, make $22,500 annually—also lower when compared to counties with the closest population counts in M...