Attendance continues to be a problem at TCHS. TCHS Principal Alex Cork updated the Tucker County School Board on his department's efforts to curb chronic absenteeism within the school. The Board also discussed the issue of possibly reinstating Academic Leave in the County to combat absenteeism. By: Lydia Crawley The...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced $1.4 million in funding for sewer and water projects around the state at its meeting on Dec. 6. Details for the projects in our area are listed below. Canaan Valley Public Service District (PSD) The council approved a $500,000 grant to the Canaan...
Elkins, WV – Davis Health System (DHS) is officially joining CAMC Health System and Mon Health System as part of Vandalia Health, a health system that stretches north to south in the Mountain State. The combined health system is the second largest not-for-profit integrated health system in West Virginia. It...
The City of Davis kicked off the holiday season with the lighting of the City Tree on Saturday, December 2. Mayor Alan Tomson gave the opening remarks to the assembled crowd. The crowd gave a countdown to the illumination of the tree.
Margaret Leonard was the first patient to receive dialysis care at DMC. Davis Medical Center nurses Sheree Bolton, RN, Jason Bonetti, RN, provided essential acute and hemodialysis care during Mrs. Leonard’s recent hospitalization. ELKINS, WV – Davis Medical Center (DMC) has launched an innovative inpatient dialysis program to accommodate patients...
Tucker YLA Tucker YLA joined more than one hundred teens from West Virginia, Ohio, and Virginia at YLA’s annual Fall Conference. Held at Jackson’s mill Conference on November 10-12, 2023, teens sharpened their leadership, service, and organization skills. “Step up to make your school and community better,” challenged Robbie Skinner,...
Hunters are reminded to purchase their RM/RRM stamp before the season starts. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a chance to harvest an additional deer during West Virginia’s muzzleloader deer season must purchase an RM/RRM stamp before the season starts on Dec. 11. Stamps may be purchased online at WVdnr.gov or at authorized...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate I take Raven with me in the truck a lot of the time and I have some toys for her to play with. One is a plush toy and the other is one side of a set of deer antlers. All my dogs love...
The following criminal complaint has been filed in the Tucker County Magistrate Office: Jakob Joshua Plumley, of Parsons, had been charged with one count of Entry of building other than dwelling, entry of railroad, traction or motorcar, steamboat or other vessel. According to the complaint, on Wednesday, Nov. 15 Deputy...
Editor, I’ve owned land in Tucker County for 25 years and wish to share my recent experience with the Town of Davis government. I’ve been designing a mixed-use development on a 7-acre tract in downtown Davis, Davis Riverwalk, for almost two decades, starting when Joe Drenning was mayor. After finding...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tim Wotring from Prodigy addressed the Tucker County Commission about the proposed broadband expansion through the County. The $8 million project targeted at expanding broadband internet access to rural and unserviced areas through a State of West Virginia grant is partially funded with a...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County EMS Director Amanda Simmons addressed the Tucker County Commission about some recent developments with her agency. Among the subjects discussed, Simmons informed the Commission that EMS had received the cots purchased by the County as well as ordered the Lucas CPR assistance...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) is transitioning its eligibility system for family assistance programs from the Recipient Automated Payment and Information Data System (RAPIDS) to West Virginia People's Access to Help (WV PATH). To ensure a successful statewide transition in spring of 2024, DHHR...
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – At Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, the Biological and Environmental Technology program coordinator, Nathan Van Vranken, served as co-author on a research paper for a recent discovery of brand-new species of mosasaur, they named, Jormungandr walhallaensis. Other co-authors were Amelia Zietlow of the Richard Glider Graduate...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is five cents lower this week at $3.058 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.058 Average price during the week of November 20, 2023 ...
TUCKER COUNTY, WV - County Route 17, (Smokey Hollow Road), Tucker County, road closure has been canceled for Monday, December 4, 2023; the construction work associated with Corridor H has been delayed due to the weather conditions. An updated press release will be provided at a later date.
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. Dec. 6, 1814: Tyler County was formed. The county was named for John Tyler, governor of Virginia (1808–11) and father of President John Tyler....
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...
