Bruce Kolsun was sworn in as Mayor of Parsons on Nov. 17 by Sherry Simmons, Clerk of the Tucker County Commission. Kolsun is seen here with his hand on his Bible held by his wife Cynthia. His son, Phillips Kolsun, was also in attendance. Kolsun was elected mayor by the...
Belva Dilly The Tucker County Bank started in 1898 but they didn’t have a home of their own until 1903. It was the first bank in Parsons and its first home was in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in the Court House. The building is located on the corner...
Dr. Ebba Elkins, WV – Davis Health System is happy to welcome Dr. Ebba Ebba to its Davis Medical Center (DMC) Pediatric team. Dr. Ebba has over 30 years of experience in pediatrics, both in private practice and in academia, and has been board certified in Pediatrics since 1993. He...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The City of Parsons decided to not move forward with a resolution proposed by Council Member Tim Turner that would have directed City Manager to oversee the redesign of the City Seal. The matter was brought before the Parsons City Council in open...
Mayor Judy By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate It has become official for Acting Mayor Bruce Kolsun. Kolsun was named Mayor by appointment to complete the term left when Mayor Dorothy Judy resigned October 13th. “The (West Virginia) Code...says that that the council has to appoint a mayor...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Mike Canfield of Tucker County EMS and OEM Office, has announced plans to hold a Cave Search and Rescue Course in Tucker County. There will be cost of approximately $61 for the three day course, according to Canfield. Canfield said the class would...
In response to The Parsons Advocate’s inquiry about the closure of the Parsons location of Walgreens, a Walgreens representative issued the following statement. “When faced with the difficult decision to close a location, several factors are taken into account, including our existing footprint of stores, dynamics of the local market,...
The Parsons Advocate is seeking unique Christmas yard displays to feature in our upcoming issues. We are seeking large or uniquely themed displays, as well as any displays that may be coordinated to music or have an FM transmitted musical element. If you know of any unique yard displays, whether...
Charleston, WV – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,619,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program for eight projects that will spur economic development throughout West Virginia. “Investing in our communities means long-term economic development that creates and supports good-paying...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Following a Grand Jury Indictment on seven charges, Crystal Hinkle, appeared in court on November 15th. The charges included Fraudulent Registration of a Vehicle, Possession with Intent to Deliver and Driving While Revoked for DUI. Last month, Hinkle had failed to appear...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Nathan Stoop attended his first hearing after arraignment. Judge Courrier presided over the hearing. Stoop appeared in person along with his attorney Mr. Prentice. Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins represented the State in the case. On the issue of suppression,...
Tucker County Commission participated in the National Hospice Month Proclamation and signing at a recent meeting. Nancy K Dotson, Sr Volunteers & Outreach Coordinator with WV Caring Hospice Care presented the proclamation to the commission and attendees. Annually November is considered the month to learn more about hospice and our...
Morgan Armentrout, Hospitality & Tourism Management Program Specialist MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Morgan Armentrout has been hired at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program Specialist. Local to the Moorefield area, she lives with her two Miniature Australian Shepherds and one cat. Armentrout received her...
The Parsons Wellness 24 Hour Center was the subject of distension at the Parsons City Council meeting November 14th. The debate arose after a 15 year old member was suspended for 6 months. The youth's mother, Courtney Barb, spoke during the public comment segment of the meeting on the issue. ...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Following controversy surrounding the suspension of a 15 year old Wellness 24 Fitness Center member, Chris Davis has resigned the Parsons Park and Recreation Board after eight years of service. The Parsons City Council addressed Davis' resignation at their regular November 14th meeting. ...
Tucker County residents awoke November 15 to the news that the Walgreens in Parsons would be closing as of December 14. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Residents of Tucker County were blindsided Wednesday morning, November 15, by the announcement that the Parsons Walgreens will be closing as of...
County Route 17 (Smokey Hollow Road) will be closed from Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 22 beginning at approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of County Route 17 and WV72 near Parsons, for construction work associated with Corridor H. All motorists, including emergency vehicles and school buses, will...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tammy Mook appeared in Court November 15th with her attorney Brent Easton to be sentenced in a three year long case involving stolen goods. Mook had plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Receiving and Transferring Stolen Goods as part of a plea agreement...
The Capitol Christmas Tree came to Davis on November 13th. People from across Tucker County and beyond were on hand to catch a glimpse of the Capital Christmas Tree. The 63-foot Norway spruce has been touring the area since being harvested from the Greenbrier Ranger District and Randolph County...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Everyone has heard the Dr. Suess Story of The Cat in The Hat, well this past week I woke up around 3 a.m. and I had A Hat from a Cat. Yes Katy Kat had made her way between my head and the headboard...
