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Some Utilities To Be Restored On AB Campus

Jan 19, 20242 min read

Some Utilities To Be Restored On AB Campus

By Marija Ilic Last week, a motion has been filed with the court to initiate the restoration of utilities in several buildings on the...

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The Barbour Buzz

Jan 19, 20241 min read

This Week In County January 17-23

Wednesday, January 17: Senior Coffee Hour, Golden Rule Building, Belington, 9 a.m. every Wednesday Food Distribution, Junior Community...

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Barbour County Schools Secure $1.6 Million Funding For Philippi Elementary School Roof Repair

Marija Ilic

Jan 19, 20241 min read

Barbour County Schools Secure $1.6 Million Funding For Philippi Elementary School Roof Repair

In a significant development for Barbour County Schools, the School Building Authority has granted $1.6 million in emergency need funding...

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Staying Warm Together: Help for Families in Barbour County

The Barbour Buzz

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Staying Warm Together: Help for Families in Barbour County

After strong winds knocked down power lines, some families in Barbour County, WV, are without power or heat. But don't worry – there's...

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Philippi Man Faces Terrorism Charges After Threatening Calls

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Philippi Man Faces Terrorism Charges After Threatening Calls

On the final night of 2023, the Philippi Police Department encountered a disturbing situation that led to the arrest of Orlandis Fredrick...

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Arrest Made In Philippi Shooting Incident

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Arrest Made In Philippi Shooting Incident

In a swift response to a distress call, the Barbour County Sheriff's Department apprehended a suspect in connection with the shots fired...

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Belington Resident Arrested After Confrontation With Recovery Agents

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Belington Resident Arrested After Confrontation With Recovery Agents

Jason Westwood Lego, a 43-year-old resident of Belington, is facing serious charges, including wanton endangerment and cultivation of...

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Moatsville Man Arrested For Arson And Causing Injuries

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Moatsville Man Arrested For Arson And Causing Injuries

Brian Joseph Hardy, a 26-year-old resident of Moatsville, found himself behind bars on December 21, 2023, facing charges of Causing...

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Vandalia Health Provides Tuition Discounts For Employees

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Vandalia Health Provides Tuition Discounts For Employees

Vandalia Health is collaborating with local schools such as Davis & Elkins College, Salem University and West Virginia Wesleyan College...

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SNHU Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List and President’s List

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

SNHU Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List and President’s List

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announces the Fall 2023 Dean's List and President’s list. The...

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Local Students Make Marshall University Dean’s List

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Local Students Make Marshall University Dean’s List

Marshall instituted the president’s list beginning in the fall of 2019, reflecting students with a 4.0 grade point average for 12 hours...

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Barbour County Students Named To Fairmont State’s Dean’s And President’s Lists

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20241 min read

Barbour County Students Named To Fairmont State’s Dean’s And President’s Lists

More than 1,000 students have been honored for their academic achievement at Fairmont State University after completing the Fall 2023...

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Fairmont State To Host Social For Students And Employees Displaced By The Closing Of Alderson Broaddus

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20242 min read

Fairmont State To Host Social For Students And Employees Displaced By The Closing Of Alderson Broaddus

Back in August, the state of West Virginia was left in shock when Alderson Broaddus closed its doors permanently. Many students and...

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Orthopedic Program Achieves Gold Seal of Approval

Marija Ilic

Jan 13, 20242 min read

Orthopedic Program Achieves Gold Seal of Approval

Tygart Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Davis Medical Center has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission....

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Cases Heard Before The Honorable Thomas B. Hoxie

The Barbour Buzz

Jan 3, 20242 min read

Cases Heard Before The Honorable Thomas B. Hoxie

Pictured: Ashley McMannis Hearings were held before the Circuit Court of Barbour County on December 15, 2023 where the Honorable Judge...

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Rotary Club Inaugurated In Barbour County

The Barbour Buzz

Jan 3, 20242 min read

Rotary Club Inaugurated In Barbour County

As if the joy of the holiday season wasn’t already evident in and around the local community, Barbour County became even more blessed...

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The Barbour Buzz

Jan 3, 20241 min read

This Week In County January 3-9

Wednesday, January 3: Senior Coffee Hour, Golden Rule Building, Belington, 9 a.m. every Wednesday Philippi Public Library Pre-school...

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Small Business Solutions Meeting Set For January 8

Marija Ilic

Jan 3, 20241 min read

Small Business Solutions Meeting Set For January 8

In an effort to foster collaboration and address the needs of the local business community, the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, in...

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Chilling Bravery: Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds For Barbour County EMS

Marija Ilic

Jan 3, 20241 min read

Chilling Bravery: Annual Polar Plunge Raises Funds For Barbour County EMS

In a display of bravery, 16 individuals took the plunge into the cold waters of the Tygart River as part of the annual Polar Plunge held...

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Opioid Settlement Money Comes To Barbour County

Marija Ilic

Jan 2, 20241 min read

Opioid Settlement Money Comes To Barbour County

In a significant step forward in the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, the City of Philippi and Barbour County Commission have...

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