Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says the oath of office Monday during the inauguration ceremony on the south-side steps at the state Capitol Complex. State Supreme Court Chief Justice Brent Benjamin administers the oath as Tomblin's wife, Joanne Tomblin, and son Brent look on.

The state inauguration ceremony was held on the south side of the state Capitol steps, which face the Kanawha River, Monday afternoon.

OATH1 WV Governor Earl Ray Tomblin says the oath of office given to him by Chief Justice Brent Benjamin during inauguration ceremony monday. standing next to Tomblin is first lady Joanne Tomblin and their son Brent. photo by chris dorst