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...
Public, private, and nonprofit leaders throughout Appalachia are encouraged to apply for ARC’s free nine-month training program. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 10, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for the sixth class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a nine-month leadership development training opportunity with a focus on economic development in...
A special committee for the City of Charleston convened last week to review the final engineering and architectural report for Charleston's Municipal Auditorium, which the City closed in February after finding significant life safety hazards during a routine inspection. WSAZ 3 News published a news story that included the full report. You...
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Charleston, WV - April is designated as Alcohol Awareness Month to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol misuse and help those struggling with addiction find support and treatment. Alcohol misuse is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States, with over 178,000 people dying from alcohol-related...
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice, as Chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority (SBA), announced a groundbreaking investment today as the SBA approved an award of $149,851,553.00 for 18 new needs-based projects. This latest funding builds upon a previous award of $111 million in December 2023, bringing the total awards for Fiscal...
Fairmont State University’s Ruth Ann Musick Library and the NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Education Resource Center have partnered to host a grant funded Star Party, where members of the community are invited to explore the night sky and learn about astronomy. The event will take place on Monday, April 15...
The first building permit has been approved for Phase Two of the Riverwalk Development in Davis. Phase Two of the project, pictured, had previously been held up due to the recently dismissed Eminent Domain filing by the Town of Davis. The Town's dismissal of the filing and the approval of...
Beginning April 2nd, the National Weather Service reported a 72 hour precipitation total of 3.25 inches for the Parsons area. The heavy rainfall on April 3nd caused flooding of the road that resulted in the closure of US 219 from Kerens to Parsons. According to WVDOH Comptroller Steve Schumacher, the...
Architect Bryson Van Nostrand updates the Parsons City Council on four alternatives for a combination residential/commercial construction on the lot next to the Veterans Memorial. The previous building located at 193 Main Street was one of several buildings demolished in Parsons. The demolition project was funded through a state grant....
