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August 9, 2022

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Triple-C Farm and Schoolhouse Discovery Center Now Open

August 9, 2022

Triple-C Farm and Schoolhouse Discovery Center after renovations By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate What started out as a school house on Lisa Corbitt’s grandfather’s farm then moved up hill beside the farmhouse to be used for storage is now a learning center for children and adults. The schoolhouse has been in the family for over 65 years. In 1957, Corbitt’s mom remembers the huge task of moving the schoolhouse...

State & National News

Senate climate bill has West Virginia written all over it
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The sprawling economic package passed by the U.S. Senate this week has a certain West Virginia flavor. The […]
Dems: Abortion access question should be put to W.Va. voters
in WV State News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Democrats want voters to be able to decide whether abortion should continue to be allowed in the […]
West Virginia Prep Football Schedules
in WV State News
Nov. 4 vs. Grafton, 7 p.m. Liberty (Harrison) Aug. 26 vs. Elkins, 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at South Harrison, 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at Phillip Barbour, 7 […]
Senate climate bill has West Virginia written all over it
in WV State News, exclusive
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The sprawling economic package passed by the U.S. Senate this week has a certain West Virginia flavor. The […]
WVa gov issues state of emergency over corrections staffing
in WV State News
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With staffing vacancies over 60% at two correctional facilities in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice issued a […]

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Local

F. Long Celebrates 100 Years

August 9, 2022

B. F. Long store owner handing over the Remington 270 bolt action rifle to Tammy Davis. By: Jennifer Britt The...

Laneville Bridge on Forest Road 19 is Closed

August 9, 2022

PETERSBURG, W.Va.,– The Laneville bridge over Red Creek on Forest Road 19 is closed until further notice. Safety concerns identified...

Pay Raises and Stipend for Parsons’ Employees

August 9, 2022

By Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate Interim City Administrator, Agnes Arnold, presented to the council a request of sponsorship from...

Conservation District Supervisors Attend Annual Training and Meeting

August 9, 2022

MINERAL WELLS, W.Va. -- Newly elected conservation district supervisors joined with more veteran supervisors at a three-day meeting of the...

Obituaries

Robert Lee Rudd, II

July 26, 2022

It is with regret that we announce the death of Mr. Robert Lee Rudd, II, age 85, of Petersburg, TN....

Frederick “Fred” E. Paugh

July 26, 2022

Frederick “Fred” E. Paugh, 76, of Thomas, WV, passed away July 19, 2022, at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital. Born on...

Florence Doreen “Dode” Strawderman Hart

July 26, 2022

Florence Doreen “Dode” Strawderman Hart, age 91 years, a resident of Hambleton, WV, departed this earthly life Friday afternoon, July...

Reid Gilbert

July 26, 2022

Reid Gilbert was born on November 15, 1930, to Stella and Peter Gilbert in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Reid passed...

Notices

Nestor Reunion

Nester/Nestor Reunion

Retired School Employees Picnic

News of Record 8-10-22

Lipscomb Reunion

Food Handler’s Training Classes

Education

Eastern’s fall semester to begin Aug. 22

August 9, 2022

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – The start of the fall 2022 semester at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is approaching,...

$97,300 in Scholarship Awards Presented by Tucker Community Foundation

August 2, 2022

2022 Tucker Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate The Tucker Community Foundation presented over $97,000 in...