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By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateDAVIS – Microbreweries have become quite popular and Tucker County is fortunate to have three...

00A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin(July 15, 2016) - Just over three short weeks ago, our state was hit...

By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Senate Bill 298, referred to as the Sunday Brunch Bill, was passed through...

Frances Shifflet (right) of Elkins was the first patient cared for by Cortland Acres Medical Director Dr. Margaret Kaiser (left)...

The 40th annual Fairview Homecoming celebration was held on June 26, 2016, at the church pavilion on Location Road, St....

Nick AtkinsElkins – Four Davis & Elkins College students are among 25 undergraduate interns selected to participate in the 2016...

THOMAS, WV – Fans of great live music and outstanding West Virginia craft beer will once again have the opportunity...

Abraham Lincoln is undoubtedly the most admired and written about American president, but his wife, Mary, has remained a historical...

THOMAS. W.Va. – The Rehabilitation Center at Cortland Acres and Garrett County Orthopaedics have partnered to host an informational discussion...

Descendants of the late Jesse Anderson and Virginia Carr held their 48th annual reunion at the Hendricks Pavilion on July...

The descendants of Calvin and Sarah Simmons held their 43rd annual reunion at Flanagan Hill Community Center on July 10,...

By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHAMBLETON – St. George Clinic CEO Paul Wamsley said the school-based health center, located at...

With floodwaters causing devastation in several areas of the state, a network of West Virginia banks is banding together to...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Stewards of Shavers Fork, which premieres at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 10 on the West Virginia Public...

Louisville, Ky. - June 28, 2016 - A career and technical student in West Virginia won one of the nation's...

Left to right center: Elva Bible, Mary Gnegy, Katelyn Gnegy, Brenda Mason. Middle Rows: Stephanie & Rusty Ratzer, David &...

Submitted by Jessica StreetsSummer is ramping up for our office! We are in full camp mode this week with around...

Photo by Beth Christian BroschartThe Tucker County BOE Office is filled with donations from area residents. Lana Oaster helps collect...

Performance lends help transportation and manpower for donated items coming from Tucker, Upshur, Barbour and Randolph Counties.ELKINS – Performance Chevrolet...

Bike and Build members with Pastor Phil on the front steps of St. John’s UM Church and ready to head...