This afternoon, Delegate Gregory A. Watt of Heckert Valley took the oath of office to become a member of the House of Delegates. Watt was appointed to fill the vacant seat of Tom Clark. Clay County Judge Mike Asbury administered the oath of office.
Watt, a defense contractor, accepted the appointment to make a difference in West Virginia.
Delegate Watt represents the 48th District, which includes Webster County and parts of Greenbrier and Webster counties.
Delegate Wat was joined by his wife, Sherry, for the swearing-in ceremony.