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In the wake of Alderson Broaddus’ closure, Barbour County residents say they need an economic resurgence
PHILIPPI — In the heart of the Tygart River Valley lies Philippi, a once-bustling college town that was home to Alderson Broaddus University. When it shuttered last year, jobs and a strong sense of community vanished overnight. Now, Barbour County residents say they need more economic investment to bounce back from the university’s closure, along […] In the wake of Alderson Broaddus’ closure, Barbour County residents say they need an economic resurgence appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
Q&A: Barbour County House candidate Chris Phillips talks economic investment, teacher pay and housing in his district
In September, Mountain State Spotlight traveled to Barbour County to find out what issues residents were facing. Based on those conversations, we asked Del. Chris Phillips how he intends to address those concerns as he runs for reelection unopposed. Republican Chris Phillips was first elected to the House in 2018 and was a former company […] Q&A: Barbour County House candidate Chris Phillips talks economic investment, teacher pay and housing in his district appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
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