WV Gov Blames Legal System for Abrupt Departure of Popular Employee
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Updated: 11:12 AM Nov 9, 2007
WV Gov Blames Legal System for Abrupt Departure of Popular Employee
Fred Armstrong lost his job as director of West Virginia's Director of Archives and History by letter earlier this month. Governor Joe Manchin spoke about the process for the first time Friday.
Posted: 11:02 AM Nov 9, 2007
Reporter: Amanda Barren
Email Address: Amanda.Barren@wsaz.com
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His job was to preserve the memories of the state, but now he is a memory.

Fred Armstrong was fired last week. For decades Armstrong was West Virginia's State Director of Archives.

After serving the state for years Armstrong was given a termination letter last week and told to leave the building immediately.

Armstrong was a familiar and friendly face in the capitol. He thinks he was let go because he did not want to move the states archives to make room for a new cafeteria.

Friday, we asked Governor Joe Manchin about Armstrong's abrupt departure. Manchin said current laws prevent dismissals from happening any other way.

Click on the link below to hear the interview.


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Posted by: Barbara on Jan 15, 2008 at 04:18 PM

Fred Armstrong was one of the most devoted and capable employees at the Division of Culture and History. What a shame that a total incompetent like Randall Reid Smith can be appointed to such a position.
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Posted by: Sue on Dec 11, 2007 at 01:07 PM

Shame on the Governor for letting this bring more bad publicity to WV. As a native, I am appalled that a fine man like Fred Armstrong could be treated so shabbily. How sad.
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Posted by: Looking for someone else to vote for on Nov 30, 2007 at 10:40 AM

I will not be voting for Joe Manchin. I will vote for anyone opposing him. Good grief, I'd even vote for Lloyd Jackson. Randall Reid-Smith is a laugh out loud joke. He is the worst commissioner ever. I miss renay conlin, norm fagan and all the others. I don't like Reid-Smith and will never step foot in the Cultural Center again. If the Clay Center allows him to sing, I won't step foot in their building again either. Joe Manchin must go. He is a joke. Reid-Smith is a joke. I don't like these people at all.
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