Ripley News

Seven Brooke High School students have a chance to participate in a national competition, but they need some help from the community.

Concerts, craft show and classes and dinner theaters are all part of the sixth annual Winterfest, beginning Nov.

An after-hours mistake in entering a stock trade caused a brief but dramatic dip in share values for a local banking company.

A source from Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation has informed 13News that a major gas leak just north of Ripley has been secured.

A major gas leak led to the evacuation of some Jackson County residents. Walter Smittle, Jackson County 911 and Emergency Services director, said Monday's leak was on a major gas line in the Walters Run area, just one mile north of Ripley.

The owner of a Nitro gambling parlor found to be in violation of a city ordinance says he is being unfairly targeted because of a continuing dispute with the city over licensing fees.

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Red kettles and volunteers will be out this morning as the Salvation Army in Wood County kicks off its drive at local retailers.

POINT PLEASANT a ' Family Counseling Connection is now providing counseling and therapy services at the organizationa TMs office, located at 202 Main St.

Charlene Davis' dreams are finally coming true. Last month, Davis reopened the former Skate-A-Rama on U.S. 21 north of Ripley, which closed in August, as the Starlight Family Fun Center.

RIPLEY For the owners of Bitz 'n Pizzas, pizza has been a family affair. The Ripley pizza shop is owned by Eric Dingle and Andrea Lindstrom.

Jackson County residents celebrated Halloween with a party outside the courthouse.

Temp: 50.0 F Wind Chill: 48 F Fourth graders at Mineral Wells Elementary got a special concert Thursday afternoon from a local musician.

Police say a South Charleston man accused of stealing a Jackson County man's credit card used it to buy a few hundred dollars' worth of pizza and make a down payment on an item from a bridal store.

Westside High School Counseling Department will conduct a Senior Information Night at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the school auditorium in Clear Fork.

Jackson General Hospital is located in Ripley. RIPLEY - A Jackson County woman alleges she was injured not once, but twice while visiting the hospital last year.

Mary Badham, who portrayed Scout in the film "To Kill a Mockingbird," will be at Epworth United Methodist Church on North Church Street across from the Jackson County Library 6 p.m. Monday.

JEREMY CAMP: 6 p.m. Tickets $22 and $30. Charleston Municipal Auditorium. Call 304-342-5757 or visit www.ticketmaster.com . AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR: 11 a.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1401 Washington St.

Isaiah Vail made furniture that was built to last. And the Ripley business he founded has proven to be equally durable as it celebrates its 165th anniversary this week.

CHARLESTON a ' The family of a Mason County boy who was shot in the chest said he is making progress following surgery at Charleston Area Medical Center .