Leaf Peepers Festival Canceled
The Alpine Festival Board has decided to cancel the 2021 Leaf Peepers Festival. After much deliberation among the board and a long discussion with the county Health Department, they feel this is the safest decision. Our county is currently surging in COVID cases and the surrounding hospitals are overwhelmed. If you are a vendor, they will start the process of refunding your money. If you are a local resort, business, attraction...
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State & National News
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Editorial Roundup: West Virginia
in WV State News, exclusive
Charleston Gazette-Mail. Sept. 13, 2021. Editorial: Images, words and action Late last week, The Washington Post released a video […]
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Legionella bacteria resurfaces at West Virginia hospital
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Tests show bacteria that causes the severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires’ disease has resurfaced at […]
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Manchin nixes Biden’s $3.5T budget plan, urges $1.5T instead
in WV State News, exclusive
WASHINGTON (AP) — As congressional Democrats speed ahead this week in pursuit of President Joe Biden’s $3.5 trillion plan for social […]
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West Virginia sets 2 daily records for positive virus cases
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia set two daily records in the past week for positive coronavirus cases as the pandemic continues to […]
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Federal inmate indicted in death of another inmate
in WV State News, exclusive
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — An inmate in federal prison has been charged in the death of another inmate in West Virginia, officials said. […]
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Local
Tucker County Health Department COVID-19 Update
Tucker County’s total case numbers are 792 confirmed positive cases since the beginning of this pandemic, 78 active cases, 704...
Tucker County Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Tucker County Pocket Guide Book
By: Jennifer Dearborn The year of 2020 forced closures and limited travel due to COVID19. During this time the CVB...
Military Tribute
(Picture was taken by Tina Shaffer) Davis Aerie 936 Fraternal Order of Eagles set up a...
Monongahela National Forest Invites Everyone to September Interpretive Programs at Seneca Rocks
Seneca Rocks, W.Va.,– The staff and volunteers of Seneca Rocks Discovery Center (SRDC) invite visitors and locals to enjoy a...
Obituaries
Franklin Willard Long
Franklin Willard Long, 88, a resident of Parsons, passed from this life on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Davis Medical...
Randall Robert Reed
Randall Robert Reed, 100, of Canaan Valley, West Virginia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. ...
Joan Susan Pires Lipscomb
Joan Susan Pires Lipscomb, age 78 years, a resident of Parsons, WV departed this life Saturday morning, September 11, 2021,...
Julia “Christine” Blosser Harsh
Christine was born in Montrose on Sunday, August 7, 1938, a daughter of the late Wilfred Thomas Blosser and Margaret...
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Education
TUCKER COUNTY SCHOOLS FALL SPEECH and AUDIOLOGY SCREENINGS/RESCHECKS SCHEDULED
Tucker County Schools will be conducting the fall speech and audiology screenings/rechecks in our schools. Speech/Hearing screenings are scheduled to...
Haddix Graduates from Hospital Leadership Academy
Elkins, WV—Davis Medical Center Director of Physician Practices and Physician Development, Abby Haddix MSN, RN recently graduated from the nine-month...
Auvil, Hyre on Alderson Broaddus University President’s, Dean’s and Honorable Mention Lists
PHILIPPI, W.Va.—May 19, 2021—Dr. Andrea J. Bucklew, Alderson Broaddus University’s provost, has released the President’s, Dean’s, and Honorable Mention lists...
Opinions
Momma Said
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I would like to introduce you to my three little nuggets that survived the...
Turner’s Tidbits
This is a photo of Homer Yokum and Ethel Wolford Long Judy. Homer was the son of Jasper and Ida...
Turner’s Tidbits
This photo depicts an evening get together to play music and visit. Identified in the photo are: (women sitting on...
Sports
WILDCAT FOOTBALL TEAM RUNS BY EAST HARDY AT HOME 48-14
Tucker Valley’s Keelyn Eichelberger runs the ball against East Hardy on Sept. 8th at home. The...
LADY MT. LIONS VOLLEYBALL FALLS TO UNION AT HOME 3-2
Tucker County’s Paige Shaffer gets ready to serve the volleyball against Union on Sept. 7th. Tucker...
TUCKER COUNTY DROPS GAME AT EAST HARDY 46-0
Tucker County’s Dom Mullenax attempts to tackle the East Hardy player on Sept. 10th at East Hardy. The Mt. Lions...