Although it has been around since before the last presidential election, there are still people who are taking part in early voting for the first time.

"We don't have to make special plans," said first-time early voter Ron Schnell. "We just came down on our spare time, and that makes it pretty nice."

"It seemed like a good year to cast our vote," said his wife, Lucinda, "and hope we do something for the American people."

Until Wednesday, early voting in West Virginia was slow. But once the most recent presidential primaries ended, more people began showing up in both Wood and Pleasants counties. Wood County's Clerk is concerned fewer people showing up to vote early, could mean more people in line on election day.

"Because we haven't had a large turnout in early voting, the precincts might be crowded on election day," said County Clerk Jamie Six. "You may have to wait a little to vote, but we're fortunate in this country that, while you might have to wait, you won't be shot at as in other countries. As long as you're in line at 7:30 (P.M.) on election day, you will be able to vote."

Early voting across the state will be held during normal courthouse hours Friday, and from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturday.

And at least one of the campaigns will be in our general area Friday.

Former President Bill Clinton will campaign for his wife, Hillary, Friday night at 7:30, at the Ripley Volunteer Fire Station on Main Street.

You may remember Bill Clinton campaigned in Parkersburg in late March.