Just among friends

Those who know him best ‘roast’ Gov. Manchin By Mallory Panuska Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Gov. Joe Manchin not only cuts his hair with a “Flowbee,” but he is also a closet QVC shopper. It was little tidbits like those that were told and heard by family, friends, staff and co-workers of West Virginia’s Democratic leader at an old-fashioned “roast” of the governor held at Westchester Village Thursday night. The roast was hosted by the Marion County Democratic Executive Committee, the Marion County Democratic Men, and the Marion County Democratic Women and featured an impressive list of speakers, many who have known Manchin since he was a small-town boy living in Farmington. “Thank you for tonight,” Manchin said at the end of the program. “I thank you for a wonderful opportunity to be roasted by friends who know me the... [read full story]