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Republican Dean Jeffries has been appointed to the West Virginia House of Delegates seat from Kanawha County vacated by the resignation of Tim Armstead. Gov. Jim Justice announced Jeffries’ appointment Wednesday. Jeffries is a State Farm insurance agent from Elkview. …

Republican Billy Hewes III will be the new mayor of Gulfport. Hewes’ opponent, Democrat Billy Barnes, dropped out of the race last week, and Hewes is the only other candidate. The general election is June 4. Incumbent Mayor George Schloegel …