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THE BARBOUR BUZZ


Chamber Of Commerce Held Annual Christmas Party
A good time was had by everyone who attended the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce Christmas party on December 2, 2024, at the Medallion...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Cardiac Rehabilitation Program At Vandalia Health’s Broaddus Hospital Celebrates One-Year Milestone
Broaddus Hospital’s Amanda Rhodes, CRT, works with cardiac rehabilitation patient Michael Rexroad of Philippi. Broaddus Hospital’s Ashley...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Animal Friends Receive Donation
Battlers Knob, LLC and the Phillips Family Foundation recently presented Animal Friends of Barbour County, Inc. with a donation. This...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 20, 20241 min read


Save The Tygart Shares Christmas Activity
Save the Tygart Watershed Association is spreading the Christmas spirit this holiday season by sharing the story of Casey the Christmas...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 19, 20241 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,...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Notes from the Nook:News from Philippi Public Library
by Judy Buckner Larry, Director “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” So goes the song written Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 15, 20244 min read


Battlers Knob Hosts Youth Wrestling Tournament
Three years ago, dedicated group of individuals in the county resurrected youth wrestling program, and have been achieving great results...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 15, 20241 min read


PBHS Volleyball Recognized
Barbour County Board of Education recognized the members of the Philip Barbour volleyball team for claiming yet another State...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 15, 20241 min read


PBHS Football Team Assists During The Election
Members of PBHS football team, alongside coaches Nick Mayle and Marcus Johnson assisted County Clerk’s office during the election by...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Polar Plunge To Take Place January 1
Charles Sam Muncy, Jr., the “SAP” (self appointed president) of BRR, is wanted for questioning by the authorities. Subject is suspected...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Community Cantata At Asbury UMC
A Community Christmas Cantata, “God’s Blessings of Christmas,” will be presented on December 15 at 7 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Task Force Holds Annual Christmas Gathering
Philippi Task Force held its annual Christmas gathering and election of officers for 2025 on Saturday, December 7, 2025 at Medallion...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Adaland Mansion Christmas Buffet Has Seats Available
A few seats are still available for all three seatings of Adaland Mansion’s last Christmas Buffet Dinner of the season according to an...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 14, 20241 min read


County Commission Exploring Possibility Of Splash Pad
By Marija Ilic During the last meeting, the members of the County Commission discussed the possibility of bringing splash pad to County...

Marija Ilic
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Community Parades Welcome Santa
By Marija Ilic Freezing temperatures on Friday evening prevented school bands from attending annual Philippi Christmas parade, and there...

Marija Ilic
Dec 14, 20241 min read


When To Call 911 And When To Use Non-Emergency Lines: A Guide For The Public
By Barbour County Office of Emergency Management In an effort to ensure that emergency services are available to those in urgent need,...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Changes Coming To EMS In 2025
By Marija Ilic Across the state and country, EMS organizations have seen a rapid decline following the onset of the pandemic, and Barbour...

Marija Ilic
Dec 13, 20241 min read


Philippi City Council Hears About Plans For 2025
By Marija Ilic At the least Philippi City Council meeting, held on Tuesday, December 3, there was only one item on the agenda, and it was...

Marija Ilic
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Brownton Helping Hands Have A Busy Season
By Marija Ilic Six years ago, a group of citizens in Brownton area got together and formed Helping Hands, 501c3 organization aimed to...

Marija Ilic
Dec 13, 20242 min read


Vandalia Health’s Broaddus Hospital Staff Tours Local Mine Facility
Staff members from Vandalia Health’s Broaddus Hospital recently undertook a unique journey underground to immerse themselves into the...

The Barbour Buzz
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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