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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- When Dana Taylor came to speak to the Ripley City Council on June 17, she had a simple request. She wanted permission to hold a Walk to End Lupus, the first in West Virginia. What she received was wholehearted support for the cause, with council members voting unanimously to encumber $1,000 from fiscal year 2025-2026’s budget for a walk to take place in the fall. Taylor will co-chair the event with Councilman Rick Gobble.
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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- Samantha "Sam" McConaha and Bob Wilkinson seemed to have been destined to meet each other. It also seems inevitable that they would open a unique, eclectic shop in the heart of Ripley. The Last Roundup opened its doors on Friday, June 13, with a blue ribbon cutting and a welcoming atmosphere. The shop is hard to quantify. It is a collection of quirky items, a thrift store of sorts, an art collective, a second-hand clothing boutique, and, in essence, a step back in time.
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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- The Old Hickory Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors patriotism, history, and the American Flag. On June 14, members of the organization carried on a long-standing tradition: waving ‘Old Glory’ on Flag Day.
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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- For the 59th time, Pam Bailey’s School of Dance students took the stage to share their talents and their joy in the annual spring recital. On June 14 and 15, choreography and music came together for ‘Books, Movies, Musicals and More.’ The musical selections ranged from George M. Cohan to Harry Potter, from The Wizard of Oz to My Fair Lady, from Oliver to 42nd Street. Each number was introduced by emcee John Ryder.
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wvnews.com | Suzette Lowe
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WV News) -- There are many tournaments and competitions in martial arts. However, competition takes on a different meaning and feel when the students step onto the mat. Master Spencer Hill, who, along with his wife Lesley, owns and operates Ripley Family Martial Arts, said it comes down to the individual. “You can be as good as you want to be,” he said. “You get out what you put in, so the real test is internal.
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