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THE BARBOUR BUZZ
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Marija Ilic
Jan 2, 20242 min read
DACK Investments Bid On Purchase Of AB Campus (updated)
In a surprising turn of events, Buckhannon-based real estate and leasing company DACK Investments has submitted a significant bid of $4.9...
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Marija Ilic
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Philippi Fire Department Responds To Call On Church Street
On Saturday, December 30, around noon, the Philippi Fire Department responded to a call on Church Street. Concerns arose when spectators...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jan 2, 20241 min read
Rescue Efforts Unfold In Arden Rd Car Accident, Leaving Two Injured
A harrowing car accident unfolded on the evening of December 30, 2023, when emergency services received an alert at 8 p.m. regarding a...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jan 2, 20242 min read
City Of Philippi Secures $500,000 Grant For Much Needed Sewer Projects
The City of Philippi has been awarded a $500,000 grant through the Community Development Block Grant program. The funds will be used to...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jan 2, 20242 min read
PBHS Class Of 1970 Celebrates Ugly Christmas Sweater Event III
The PBHS Class of 1970 held its festive Ugly Christmas Sweater Event III t o celebrate tastefully tacky holiday fashion on Friday, Dec....
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The Barbour Buzz
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Barbour County Students Graduate From MCA
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy is pleased to announce Class 2-23 as the 61st class to complete this West Virginia National Guard...
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The Barbour Buzz
Jan 2, 20242 min read
Barbour County Students Enjoy Produce Markets
In collaboration with WVU Extension, Heart and Hand House was able to bring two kids produce markets for each of the Barbour County...
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Marija Ilic
Dec 28, 20232 min read
DACK Investments Offers $4.9 Million For Alderson Broaddus University Assets
In a surprising turn of events, DACK Investments, a limited liability company based in Buckhannon, has proposed a substantial $4.9...
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Marija Ilic
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Barbour County EMS Faces Challenges In Staffing And Funding
For several months, stories have circulated the community about problems with Barbour County EMS. Since being presented with the dire...
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Marija Ilic
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Barbour County Commission Meets
The Barbour County Commission convened last Monday, December 4, at 5 p.m. for a session filled with discussions ranging from amendments...
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Marija Ilic
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Joyful Festivities Light Up Philippi's Weekend With Christmas Spirit
The spirit of the season came alive in Philippi this past weekend as the town played host to not one, but two enchanting Christmas Craft...
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