Jackson County

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Century Aluminum has announced that it will permanently close its Ravenswood plant, effective immediately.Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin issued a statement after…