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Herbalist and folk doctor Clarence Frederick “Catfish” Gray died in Huntington on March 13, 2002, at age 84. A native of Jackson County, he worked in…
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Dan Cunningham died on February 5, 1942, at age 92. The legendary lawman was involved in some of the most violent and eventful moments in West Virginia…
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On July 19, 1863, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan’s daring raid across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio came to an end on Buffington Island, located in…
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On December 16, 1897, John F. Morgan was hanged in Ripley for the murder of Chloe Greene and two of her sons. It was the last public execution in West…
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On July 4, 2002, President George W. Bush delivered a 45-minute “salute to veterans” at Ripley’s annual Fourth of July ceremonies.It was the first…
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West Virginians who are out of work due to recent deadly floods are facing a deadline to apply for unemployment benefits.The deadline to file a claim for…
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A tour spokesman for Gregg Allman's band says three crew members have been injured when a bus went off Interstate 77 in West Virginia.Spokesman Ken…
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A small conference center and campground in Jackson County has stirred up plenty of controversy at the statehouse over the past few years.Members of the…
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Sixteen schools in eight West Virginia counties will share more than $12,200 in grants for sustainability projects.The grants are provided by the state…
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Century Aluminum has announced that it will permanently close its Ravenswood plant, effective immediately.Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued a statement after…