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Philippi · PhilippiPHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — High water levels have led to a "significant outage" in The Philippi Electric System, the City of Philippi announced in a post on its official Facebook page Thursday. The city said that one of the main power pole feeds failed due to high water levels, and repairs will not be able to be made until the water levels drop. When the city first announced the outage at 12:15 a.m., it said it didn't have an estimated restoration…See the Story
High water levels cause ‘significant outage’ in Philippi
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Barbour County, West Virginia · Barbour CountyThe organization New Vision Renewable Energy (NVRE) is building a community of 24 tiny homes called “New Vision Village” in which half of the residents will be young men aging out of foster care and the other half will be experienced adults who can offer guidance to the youth.
The building of the homes kicked off in late March with a groundbreaking and dedication ceremony at the site of the proposed community in rural Barbour County, West Virgin…See the Story
This Tiny Village Has the Vision of Giving Shelter to Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
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Barbour County, West Virginia · Barbour CountyDeputies say they found drugs and drug paraphernalia while executing a search warrant. Hayden Poe, 22, of Junior, was charged with two counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. Poe is currently being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail, according to the complaint.See the Story
Barbour County man charged after deputies allegedly find drugs during search
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Thessaloniki · ThessalonikiAristotle University researchers made the finds at the Philippi archeological site in northeastern Greece. A coin featuring Byzantine Emperor Leo VI (886-912) helped determine the duration of its use. Founded in 356 BC, Philippi lies on an ancient route linking Europe and Asia, the Via Egnatia.See the Story
Marble Head of Apollo statue crowned with laurels unearthed
Philippi · PhilippiEli is currently 80 pounds and is the son of another Philippi K-9 Unit, Raptor. Raptor hasn't had to raise Eli alone though as Lieutenant Dustin Cale has been with Eli since he was six weeks old. Lt. Cale said that on average, a police dog works for around 5-7 years.See the Story
Philippi Police Department training new K-9 unit
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Barbour County, West Virginia · Barbour CountyJonathan Paul Meador, 34, of Vinton, Virginia was driving a white pickup truck. K-9 Creed conducted an open-air sniff after a brief investigation and alerted on the truck. After searching inside the vehicle, 1.71 grams of presumed methamphetamine, 2.04 grams of suspected heroin and drug paraphernalia were found. Meador has been charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance.See the Story
Barbour County traffic stop leads to drug charges
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Philippi · PhilippiNew Vision Village will be a community of tiny homes for young men aged 18-24 who will also live alongside adult mentor figures like retired school teachers and veterans. The first village will be made up of 24 homes over seven acres. The village aims to create 70 homes a year once the production facility is fully established.See the Story
New Vision breaks ground on village for foster youth
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