Charlton Heston in W.Va.

The weekend passing of Charlton Heston has The Register-Herald recalling the Hollywood legend's 2000 appearance in Beckley to urge West Virginia voters to elect George Bush over Al Gore:

Then president of the National Rifle Association, the venerable actor attracted such a large crowd that he was compelled to deliver a second address outside the arena after completing his first one.

“We love you, Moses,” one man shouted.