Arts and Culture

Jul 12, 20242 min read

Chayce Beckham To Perform At The Fair

On August 30, 2024, main stage at Barbour County Fair will feature Chayce Beckham. Three years after becoming the only artist to win...

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Notes From the Nook: News From Philippi Public Library

The Barbour Buzz

Feb 1, 20244 min read

Notes From the Nook: News From Philippi Public Library

by Judy Buckner Larry, Director Library Lovers, Black History Month, talking to our funders, and programs interweave throughout February...

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Shelby Marsh Earns Dean's List At Davis & Elkins College

The Barbour Buzz

Feb 1, 20241 min read

Shelby Marsh Earns Dean's List At Davis & Elkins College

Davis & Elkins College student Shelby Marsh, son of Jaime and Teresa Marsh of Philippi has achieved the Dean's List for the fall 2023...

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Second Bid For Alderson Broaddus Property Filed On Last Day Of Bidding

Marija Ilic

Jan 26, 20242 min read

Second Bid For Alderson Broaddus Property Filed On Last Day Of Bidding

In a last-minute move, Craig G. Phillips has submitted a bid of $5 million for the purchase of the Alderson Broaddus property, marking...

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Marija Ilic

Jan 19, 20241 min read

Strutters To Hold Sign Ups

Barbour County Strutters is thrilled to announce upcoming sign-ups for its award-winning Baton Team and Twirlette Group. If you have a...

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Museum Opens for Holiday Visits; Small Christmas Gifts Available

The Barbour Buzz

Dec 12, 20231 min read

Museum Opens for Holiday Visits; Small Christmas Gifts Available

As a Christmas gift to the community, the Barbour County Historical Museum will open for a limited time over the Christmas holidays. The...

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The Barbour Buzz

Dec 5, 20232 min read

This Week In County, December 6-12

Wednesday, Dec 6: Senior Coffee Hour, 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Golden Rule Building, Belington Philippi Public Library Pre-School Story Hour:...

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'Tis The Season: Santa And The Grinch Set To Appear In Philippi

Marija Ilic

Dec 2, 20232 min read

'Tis The Season: Santa And The Grinch Set To Appear In Philippi

The festive spirit is about to sweep through Philippi as the town eagerly anticipates the upcoming appearances of the iconic duo, Santa...

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Mountaineer 4-H Club Does Community Service

The Barbour Buzz

Dec 2, 20231 min read

Mountaineer 4-H Club Does Community Service

Mountaineer 4H Club has participated in multiple community service events during their Thanksgiving break. Pictured are McKinsey Taylor,...

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PB Band Director Victor Iapalucci Marches In The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Barbour Buzz

Dec 2, 20233 min read

PB Band Director Victor Iapalucci Marches In The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

“The Pride of Barbour County” was well represented in the Big Apple this past week, as Philip Barbour Band Director Victor Iapalucci...

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2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition Artists Announced

The Barbour Buzz

Nov 10, 20231 min read

2023 West Virginia Juried Exhibition Artists Announced

The 23rd biennial West Virginia Juried Exhibition opened at the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex in Charleston, along with an awards...

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The Barbour Buzz

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Lions Clubs Get New Members

The Philippi and Junior Lions Clubs hosted a joint District Governor's night on October 21 at the Light of Christ Chapel in Belington....

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Deck The Halls At Barbour County Fairgrounds: Share The Joy Of The Holidays!

Marija Ilic

Nov 9, 20232 min read

Deck The Halls At Barbour County Fairgrounds: Share The Joy Of The Holidays!

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread cheer and bring the community together than with a festive display at the...

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Strutters Win Numerous Awards At The State Competition

The Barbour Buzz

Nov 9, 20231 min read

Strutters Win Numerous Awards At The State Competition

Coach Patty Delauder and her Strutters group traveled to Ripley High School on Saturday, November 4, 2023 to compete in the 2024 West...

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Centennial Doughboy Ceremony Honors Fallen Heroes And Unites Community

Marija Ilic

Nov 7, 20232 min read

Centennial Doughboy Ceremony Honors Fallen Heroes And Unites Community

(Photos courtesy of Trista Dalton) Last Saturday, November 4, the community of came together to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the...

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The Legend of the Philippi River Monster

E.L. Knight

Oct 31, 20234 min read

The Legend of the Philippi River Monster

Have you heard of the Legend of the Philippi River Monster? No? Well then, you are in luck because I have a story to tell you. This...

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Artefaktual Hosting Costume Contest During Trick-Or-Read

Gretch Corley

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Artefaktual Hosting Costume Contest During Trick-Or-Read

Are you ready to transform into your favorite characters and showcase your creative costume-making skills? Get ready for a spooktacular...

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Best-Selling Children's Books for the Week of October 18th:

Gretch Corley

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Best-Selling Children's Books for the Week of October 18th:

1. "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson, Illustrated by Axel Scheffler (Dial Books, $8.99) Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic...

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The Barbour Buzz

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Music To Highlight Mt. Liberty Festival

The 38th Mt. Liberty Fall Festival will be held on October 21, 2023 at the Mt. Liberty Community Building. John Bolton will open the...

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Bestselling Non-fiction Paperbacks, Week of October 11, 2023

Gretch Corley

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Bestselling Non-fiction Paperbacks, Week of October 11, 2023

Looking for something new to add to your reading lists? Check here every week for alternating lists of the best of fiction or non-fiction...

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