Bill Cole (R-Mercer), of Bluefield, was sworn in June 4, 2010, by House Clerk Greg Gray, to fill the vacancy of the 24th District West Virginia House of Delegates seat left by John Shott, who last month was selected to fill the 10th District Senate seat due to the passing of Don Caruth.

Cole has operated several businesses in West Virginia and is the current owner of Cole Automotive Group in Bluefield and Bill Cole Nissan Honda in Ashland, Ky.

Pictured from left is House Clerk Greg Gray, Bill Cole and his wife and daughters.