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Man who fatally stabbed woman at Philippi park gets life in prison

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Man who fatally stabbed woman at Philippi park gets life in prison

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — A man previously indicted for first-degree murder in a case where a woman was found dead at a Philippi park has entered into a guilty plea in Barbour County court. Brian Kennedy According to a release put out Friday, Brian Edward Kennedy, 46, of Grafton, admitted to stabbing Megan Shaw, 45, of Grafton at Dayton Park in Philippi on Sept. 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder. 2 people injur…Read Article

Barbour County man gets up to 155 years in prison for child sex crimes

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Barbour County man gets up to 155 years in prison for child sex crimes

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — A man previously indicted on more than 50 sex-related crimes will now spend anywhere from 50 years in prison to more than a century. Brandon Harris According to a release from the Barbour County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Brandon Harris, 27, of Belington, was officially given his sentence on Wednesday. Harris was arrested in September 2023 after the West Virginia State Police received a report of sexual abuse taking…Read Article

WVDOH awards $993K contract to renovate Philippi Bypass Bridge

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WVDOH awards $993K contract to renovate Philippi Bypass Bridge

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia Division of Highways has awarded a contract to renovate the Philippi Bypass Bridge that carries US 250 across the Tygart Valley River and CSX Railroad in Philippi. The contract was awarded to Perk Company Inc. for $993,881.23 to rebuild the approach slabs on each end of the bridge, seal the existing concrete bridge deck and to apply a concrete protective coating to the bridge's barriers. Beverly Ro…Read Article

WVDOH awards contract to renovate Philippi Bypass Bridge

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has awarded a contract to renovate an important bypass bridge in Philippi. The contract was awarded from a special bid letting conducted by the WVDOH on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Perk Company Inc. was awarded a contract for $993,881.23 to rebuild the approach slabs at each end of […]Philippi · Philippi Read Article

Leer South Mine opened after fire but re-sealed for carbon monoxide

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — Six months after it was sealed off due to a fire, the Leer South Mine in Barbour County was reopened this month, but soon after was re-sealed due to high carbon monoxide levels. In an update released Monday, Core Natural Resources, which had operated the mine since the merger of CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources back in January, said that it opened the mine on June 10 and found the longwall "largely unaffected" by the fir…Philippi · Philippi Read Article

Main Street in Philippi closed for ‘sinkhole’

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — Traffic is being detoured off Main Street in downtown Philippi after the city says a sinkhole formed in front of city hall. The City of Philippi said in a Facebook post Wednesday that the West Virginia Division of Highways made the decision to close the road. The road is closed from Church Street to old city hall, according to the city, and most of the street is still open. Photos obtained by 12 News show that crews were…Philippi · Philippi Read Article

The Shop of St. Philip’s to celebrate its 63rd birthday.

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The Shop of St. Philip’s will hold a birthday celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 26-28. There will be special sales, treats and drawings for gift certificates each day.Philippi · Philippi Read Article

Seats still available for Father's Day Brunch at Adaland

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WV News) —A full menu of breakfast and brunch foods await the lucky diners at Adaland Mansion’s newest event, their Father’s Day Brunch.Philippi · Philippi Read Article

Philippi honors Civil War legacy with Blue and Gray Reunion

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — The 2025 Blue and Gray Reunion in Philippi concluded on Sunday with a staged reenactment of the Battle of Philippi, the first organized land engagement of the American Civil War. The event capped off a weekend filled with historical reflection, community celebration and cultural enrichment. Throughout the weekend, the town welcomed visitors with Civil War encampments, living history demonstrations and guided historical t…Civil War · Philippi Read Article

Today in the Spirit: Easter 7C (The Sunday After Ascension)

For his series Today in the Spirit, Geoff Little reflects on the ACNA Sunday Lectionary readings for Easter 7C, the Sunday after Ascension.Philippi · Philippi Read Article

Inaugural Mythic Realms show held at Battlers Knob

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PHILIPPI, W.Va. (WBOY) — The inaugural Mythic Realms show wrapped up its three day run on Sunday at Battlers Knob, the former home of Alderson Broaddus University. Dozens of vendors were in attendance offering all things mythical, including Mothman art and art of other creatures, as well as a space for people to play board games, getting to embrace their love of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and much more. Enthusiasts enjoy Cars and Coffee …Philippi · Philippi Read Article

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