http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/ Philippi, WV News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/bef2845126993e0f6569512986f82e0b.html The fire happened early Saturday morning http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/f20bd819d5da2a600f9a8b37fd3617f8.html The Democratic National Convention is in the books Now Republicans have their turn in the spotlight Since Friday's announcement of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate some locals voters look forward to hearing more about Palin's credentials Everyone knows John McCain said John Heiss of Philippi http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/84283187fba4a04c3ac8599303c98048.html Road names give a sense of direction for some and for others a place to call home Many roads have had the same name for years making them a part of history But all that could change with the new 911 mapping http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/3d268ff86423d461cdc706b188f1c814.html Light rain did not dampen the spirit of those who attended the Barbour County Fair Thursday evening as country music star Chuck Wicks took the stage and worked the crowd to an uproarWe have a good crowd considering the weather Barbour County Fair Committee member Ron Schoonover said I hope the rain clears out because we have good shows Friday and Saturday http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/937a4a5f0f42f34798f1636cd1fa7ab1.html Automobiles were backed up for more than two miles on US 250 in Barbour County Monday evening as hundreds of people waited anxiously to get into the Barbour County Fairgrounds The evening was highlighted by the Grand Feature Parade and concluded with a karaoke contest and carnival rides Today's activities feature a Demolition Derby at 7:30 pm http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/7733b1e98b500e56c007797ea4443a77.html A coal mine where two scoop accidents occurred within three months including one fatal has been closed during an investigation into the most recent incident http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/ff452d00aed619ccc707844cbc454aa0.html Three miners injured in Barbour County accident http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/west-virginia/philippi/content/2978c89910af5769732e1945314a00af.html US Rep Alan B Mollohan D1st District visited the World Vision office in Philippi Tuesday to announce the US Department of Justice has earmarked 134152 for the organization to execute a mentoring program to help atrisk youth in Barbour County His discussion later turned to focus on the future of energy and ways West Virginia could become a leader in the global market