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THE BARBOUR BUZZ
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Barbour County Teens At YLA Leadership Summit
Teens from West Virginia and Ohio strengthened their skills of civic leadership during the June 16-22, 2024, Summit at Camp Horseshoe....
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Marija Ilic
Aug 15, 20243 min read
This Week In County
By Marija Ilic To have your event included on the list, please email news@barbourdemocratwv.com or text 304-476-0016. Wednesday, August...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 9, 20242 min read
Lurch Fest Draws A Crowd In Philippi
Last weekend, the town of Philippi came alive with celebratory spirit of Lurch Fest, an event dedicated to the legacy of Ted Cassidy, the...
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Marija Ilic
Aug 9, 20242 min read
This Week In County
By Marija Ilic To have your event included on the list, please email news@barbourdemocratwv.com or text 304-476-0016 . Thursday, August...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 2, 20241 min read
Philippi Tractor Supply Store To Host Pet Treat Tasting Event
Tractor Supply Company is hosting a pet treat tasting event here in Philippi. Planned for Aug. 10, 2024, from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., this...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Empowering Barbour County Businesses: July 2024 Meeting Recap
The latest Small Business Solutions meeting was held on Monday, July 8, at the Golden Rule Building in Belington. Sponsored by Wellsmart...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 2, 20242 min read
Tucker Community Foundation Announces New Grant Cycle
The Tucker Community Foundation has announced that their annual grant cycle has been moved this year. Grant applications will be accepted...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 2, 20242 min read
2024 Miss Barbour County Fair Queen Contestants
Contestant Lindsey Weese is 16 year old daughter of Christy Weese & Matt Weese of the Mount Liberty Road. The 5'8”, blue eyed, blonde is...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Third Graders To Attend Barbour County Fair
The tradition of welcoming third Graders of Barbour County to the annual fair will continue this year. There are several stations this...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Tacy Fair To Be Held On August 3
The Tacy Stickers 4-H Club serves Tacy and surrounding areas. It is the oldest in Barbour County originating back to 1924. The 4-H group...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Celebrate Lurch Fest 2024: Map And Event Highlights
As the weekend quickly approaches, City of Philippi is preparing for Lurch Fest 2024, set to take place Saturday, August 3 from Noon...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20242 min read
Run For It Team Registration Ends August 31
The deadline to register a team for the 17th annual Run For It race is August 31st. Run For It is a 2k walk and 5k race hosted by the...
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Skylar Price Represents West Virginia At The 10th Annual RAISE Summit
Skylar Price, a dynamic and dedicated young man from Philippi, WV, recently participated in the 10th Annual RAISE Summit held in St....
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The Barbour Buzz
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets August Stops For North Central West Virginia
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jul 31, 20243 min read
Lurch Fest Lurches Toward August 3
Lurch Fest 2024 is a collaborative effort of many organizations, businesses, and individuals. Philippi Main Street, the Barbour County...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jul 31, 20242 min read
County Republican Committee Announces Executives
During the Regular Meeting of the Barbour County Republican Executive Committee on July 23, 2024, new Officers were sworn in by Judge...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Sturm Receives Certificate Of Recognition
Cherri Sturm and Sabrina Ward Sabrina Ward, President of the Philippi Lions Club presented Cherri Sturm with a Certificate of Recognition...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jul 31, 20241 min read
Philippi Lions Club Recognizes Lea Gallien
Lea Gallien making sandwiches for the pig roast. The Philippi Lions Club would like to recognize Leatrice “Lea” Gallien. Lea has been a...
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Marija Ilic
Jul 31, 20243 min read
This Week In County
By Marija Ilic To have your event included on the list, please email news@barbourdemocratwv.com or text 304-476-0016. Wednesday, July 31:...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jul 27, 20241 min read
Tyler Shipp Convicted And Sentenced
A Plea and Sentencing Hearing was held in the Circuit Court of Barbour County on July 15, 2024, 2024 before the Honorable Thomas B....
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