“Right now I know that the Water Department is really not in good shape,” Auvil said. “You just don't just snap your fingers and make a rate change,” Auvil said. “It'll be two or three months before you finally start digging out of the hole,” Auvil said. By: Lydia Crawley...
Hack Wilson Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 17, 2024 Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. April 24, 1865: McNeill’s Rangers surrendered to Union troops at New Creek (now Keyser)....
After much deliberation, MGC announced the Yard of the Month residential award to the home of Mr. and Mrs Lakin Bolinger of Loughery Street. Business winner was the Lady of Mercy Catholic church on Water Street.
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Spring in West Virginia is not judged by a date on the calendar, Spring arrives when the first ramps are being dug. Now for you who do not know what a ramp is I would describe as thus; If Mr. Garlic and Ms. Onion...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services (ONS) today announced updated U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The new income eligibility guidelines will take effect on Monday,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) today announced that applications for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning Monday, April 22, 2024, to Friday, April 26, 2024, or until funds are exhausted. The federally funded program assists eligible...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness month in tucker co, with the month being designated as Sexual Assault Awareness month. On April 16, 2024 was the Signing of the Proclamation with Left to Right – State Trooper C. Hawkins, Parsons City Mayor Bruce Kulson, Centers Against Violence, Domestic Violence and Sexual...
CHARLESTON, WV – Now that the spring pothole patching season is in full swing, West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) road crews are patching potholes in all parts of the state. Here’s where we’re patching today, Friday, April 19, 2024: Dog Hollow Road, Boone County. Walker Hill Road, Reed Fork...
PENDLETON COUNTY, WV – County Route17/1 (Hawbush Road), Pendleton County, will have lane closures from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., beginning Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23, 2024, starting at mile post 0.00 and ending at mile post 1.20 (dead end road) for paving. Special accommodation will be made for emergency...
Tucker County Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin White addressed the Tucker County Commission April 10th to discuss the impact the recent heavy rain has had on the County. White said there were no reports of major damage from the heavy rains April 3rd. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate...
Margo Evick from the Randolph-Tucker Child Advocacy Center addresses the Tucker County Commission April 10th. The Tucker County Commission designated April to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the County. April Miller from the Tucker County Family Support Center addresses the Tucker County Commission April 10th. April has been designated...
Parsons Mayor Bruce Kolsun, left, presents a copy of the proclamation to transplant recipients John Bush, center, and Phillips Kolsun, right back. Cynthia Kolsun, right, was also on hand during the presentation at the City of Parsons Council meeting April 2nd. April was designated as National Donate Life Month 2024...
Preston County native Hillary Bright is running for Circuit Court Judge in the new 22nd Judicial Circuit. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate With a new year, Tucker County will see a new Circuit Court Judge. As part of the redistricting by the State, Tucker and Preston Counties will...
The closure of County Route 17, (Smokey Hollow Road), Tucker County, has been extended through Wednesday, May 1, 2024, beginning at approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of County Route 17 and WV 72 near Parsons, for construction work associated with Corridor H. All motorists, including emergency vehicles and school...
County Route 219/09, (Sugar Camp Road), Tucker County, will be closed at milepost .08, from the intersection of US 219, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning on Thursday, April 11, 2024, through Tuesday, April 16, 2024, for a slide repair. Special accommodation will be made for emergency vehicles and...
Jennifer Garner Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. April 17, 1827: Outdoorsman William “Squirrelly Bill” Carpenter was born on the Elk River near the mouth of Laurel Creek. Carpenter guided...
Thomas, WV – The Cortland Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Photography Contest, inviting talented photographers from all backgrounds to showcase their creativity and vision. The submission window for entries opens on May 1, 2024. The Photography Contest aims to celebrate the beauty of life...
Search underway for new executive director to lead the non-profit’s multiple programs. ELKINS, WV – The Randolph County Housing Authority (RCHA) has announced changes to its leadership team and the resumption of the First Step Heavy Equipment Training (FSHET) program. Graham Godwin has resigned as RCHA’s Executive Director...
Elkins, WV – Davis Medical Center (DMC) is proud to announce that its Cardiovascular Lab has been awarded reaccreditation for Vascular Testing by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Reaccreditation is granted for a three-year term in the areas of Peripheral Venous Testing, Peripheral Arterial Testing, and Extracranial Cerebrovascular Testing. Someone...
CHARLESTON, WV - It’s that time again. It’s time to renew your West Virginia vehicle registration. The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will send you a registration renewal reminder postcard 60 days before your registration expires. You can renew your registration in several ways. Make sure to have your...
