CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Martin “Rick” Atkinson III of Reedy has been appointed to fill a vacancy in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin announced Atkinson’s appointment to the 11th District seat on Sunday. The 11th District covers Roane County.
Atkinson replaces former Delegate Bob Ashley, who was appointed to the West Virginia Senate on Sept. 15.
Atkinson is director of sales for Mountain State Log Homes.
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