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...
Tucker County’s total case numbers are 792 confirmed positive cases since the beginning of this pandemic, 78 active cases, 704 that have recovered and 10 deaths. Since 9/01/2021, we have seen 100 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the county. West Virginia is blowing past the rest of the nation...
By: Jennifer Dearborn The year of 2020 forced closures and limited travel due to COVID19. During this time the CVB took advantage of the down time and published a pocket guide book. This small paperback book will guide you through all the adventures the county has to offer. Attached on...
(Picture was taken by Tina Shaffer) Davis Aerie 936 Fraternal Order of Eagles set up a tribute to the military victims of the airport bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. A FOE member stated “We wanted to honor our fallen American Heroes especially since many of our members,...
Seneca Rocks, W.Va.,– The staff and volunteers of Seneca Rocks Discovery Center (SRDC) invite visitors and locals to enjoy a variety experiences in September. Woodsy Owl Birthday Celebration – September 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sites Homestead. Woodsy Owl turns 50 and there will be cake, films and giveaways....
Floral and greenery components were used creatively in Yards of the Month, which were selected by Mountaineer Garden Club for August 2021. Business YOM winner, Melissa Sexton of Hair Haven on Pennsylvania Avenue, used window boxes draped with flags starring solid and striped purple petunias, cascading Tradescantia zebrina, (wandering jew), and...
Parsons Volunteer Fire Department regrets to announce the cancelation of the 2021 Firemen’s Homecoming Fair. The event had been postponed in May with the expectation of proceeding with activities in September. The decision was made jointly by a group of involved individuals. Chief White said, “After collecting information we felt...
By Cassady Rosenblum Dr. Edwin Rader, 68, hung up his stethoscope Tuesday, August 31, after a career in family medicine spanning more than three decades. Rader, who worked at Mountain Top Health Center of Preston-Taylor Community Health Centers, came to Davis in 1988 after graduating with honors from West...
By Cassady Rosenblum Girls came from as far as Petersburg and from as close as “up the hill” to compete in the annual Tucker County Beauty Pageant held at Camp Kidd last week. They were there, they said, for self-confidence. For self-love. For body positivity. (“We’re all for body positivity.”)...
By Cassady Rosenblum The Parsons City Council had its first meeting since Mayor Dorothy Judy was hospitalized with COVID-19 earlier this August. While the mayor was back in good spirits, several other committee members were absent. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and offering a prayer for the community amidst...
Beverly Cantrell, Tucker County 911 Center Director, is pictured here with Deputy Director Mike Simmons standing at the base of the new Micrologic tower. Micrologic was proposed by the Tucker County 911 Center to install a 120-foot freestanding tower that will connect the Tucker County 911...
By: Jennifer Dearborn The Davis town hall was full of guests for the bi-weekly meeting. Lots of ongoing discussion continues when it comes to sewage, speeding, and an ordinance enforcer. The town does have ordinances but they are not being enforced due to a lack of an enforcement...
Submitted By: Doug Bush, Supervisor Each year the Tygarts Valley Conservation District recognizes cooperators in our area who have implemented conservation methods to improve their farm’s productivity. These farms are used as an example to other cooperators to encourage better resource management, create new conservation practices and to get cooperators...
The Snow Sports Museum of West Virginia will host an inaugural Hall of Fame Classic Golf Tournament beginning at 9 a.m., Sunday September, 12. The Tournament will take place at Canaan Valley Resort Golf Course. Davis Health Systems, provider of the newly opened Health Clinic in Davis, is sponsoring food...
The decision has been made to make this year’s Run For It Event a virtual event for the safety of the teams, racers, walkers, staff and volunteers because of the growing concern over the increase in Covid-19 in our region. Run For It may be virtual this year, but the...
Left to right: Lisa Eskew (WVDMV), Jesse Corlis (WVDMV), Lori Miller Smith (GO-WV), Greg Hoyer (Diversified Energy), Maribeth Anderson (Antero Resources), Governor Jim Justice, Charlie Burd (GO-WV), Katie McCracken (GO-WV), Logan Wooddell (GO-WV) and Mike Forbes (Greylock Energy).
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — In an effort to create more natural habitat for wildlife around the state, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is encouraging landowners to join its Wild Yards program. The program, which has 300 members around the state, recognizes the efforts of landowners who landscape for...
The Parsons Parks and Recreation Commission (PPRC) has partnered with the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) to install bat boxes in Mill Race Park and the Corricks Ford Battlefield Park. Informational signage is posted near each bat box site to explain the importance of protecting...
Charolette Parsons stacked rocks at the mouth of Dry Run, on the Cheat River, to form beautiful river art.
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Economic Development Authority Board of Directors approved more than $6 million in loans to four businesses at its August meeting on Thursday. Loans were granted to businesses in Greenbrier, Nicholas, Mercer and Tucker counties. "We're doing everything we can here in West Virginia to...
