THE BARBOUR BUZZ

The Philippi Public Library will offer two STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) programs this month. On...

Wednesday, March 6: Chair Yoga, Philippi Wellness Center, 8 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga, Belington Wellness Center, 9 a.m. Senior Coffee...

The Taj MoeHall was buzzing with energy as Bright Futures hosted its Open House on January 25, 2024, celebrating past accomplishments and...

Hearings were held before the Circuit Court of Barbour County on February 16, 2024 where the Honorable Judge Thomas B. Hoxie, Circuit...

by Judy Buckner Larry, Director We don’t know if March will come in like a lamb or a lion, but what we do know is that the winds will...

The February 2024 Term of the Barbour County Grand Jury met on February 26, 2024. Presentments were made by Prosecuting Attorney Andrew...

The Tucker Community Foundation wants to remind all students that the Foundation’s scholarship application deadline is Friday, March 8,...

Area high school senior proms will be taking place throughout the area in the coming weeks. Finding that special dress for a young...

Five students from Philippi Middle School performed in the Region 8 Middle School Honor Band on Feb 24. Students from Barbour, Lewis,...

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a new cause for concern in...

In a presentation to the City Council, Philippi City Manager Jeremy Drennen shed light on the concerning financial implications of the closure of Alderson Broaddus University last summer, particularly on the Business and Occupancy (B&O) taxes and its subsequent impact on the city's general fund.

In a prompt response to a fire alarm call at BC Bank in Philippi on Tuesday evening, emergency services including the Philippi Fire Department, Barbour County Sheriff's Department, and City of Philippi Police quickly converged on the scene around 7:45 p.m. to investigate the reported incident.

Belington OnTrac is inviting the community to come together on Tuesday, March 5, from 6-8 p.m. at the Golden Rule building for a momentous occasion – the Community Kickoff Celebration event. This gathering aims to honor dedicated volunteers, applaud community achievements, and engage attendees in discussions about how to further improve the downtown area.

In a landmark move set to transform the landscape of the Alderson Broaddus campus, the upcoming ownership transfer to Battlers Knob LLC marks the beginning of a new era for community. Closing the purchase in the first week of March, owner Craig Phillips has entrusted his daughter, Cherri Sturm, current Mayor of Belington, to oversee the management of the sprawling property. Sturm has been the central figure in revitalizing downtown Belington in recent years, and has developed

Full group singing on stage Full group with trophy after awards On Saturday, February 24, the Philip Barbour Colt Chords participated in...

Wednesday, February 28: Chair Yoga, Philippi Wellness Center, 8 a.m. Silver Sneakers Yoga, Belington Wellness Center, 9 a.m. Senior...

Total of 13 students from the Belington Middle School Band participated Friday and Saturday, February 23 and 24, 2024 in the Middle...

In a display of community spirit, the Volga Century Busy Bees, a local 4-H Club, organized a service activity to create and deliver...

West Virginia Caring is holding its 28th Annual Camp Caring, on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Chestnut Ridge Park, 10 miles east of...

The Barbour County Ministerial Association will be hosting a Lenten Service Series at New Life Family Worship Center. Services will start...