Officials with the Democratic Party in Hancock and Brooke counties gathered Wednesday afternoon for a grand opening of the local party headquarters, located at 3393 Main St. in Weirton. Candidates in attendance included Del. Randy Swartzmiller, who is running for state Senate; Hancock County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Davis; Jack Wood, who is running for House of Delegates; state Treasurer John Perdue; Natalie Tennant, who is seeking office as West Virginia Secretary of State; and Hancock County Commissioner Joe Barnabei. Others in attendance were state Sen. William Ihlenfeld, Hancock County Commissioner Jeff Davis and state Democratic Party Chair Belinda Biafore. Because of COVID-19, the office will not be staffed, but residents can request signs by texting either (304) 914-1868 or (304) 670-3562. — Craig Howell