By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Project Coordinator Carrie Wallace from the Region VII Planning and Development Council provided an update on the results of a series of Broadband Listening sessions that the organization had conducted in the area as part of an upcoming state-wide roll out of Broadband internet...
Tucker County EMS met in regular session at the Five Rivers Public Library Meeting Room in Parsons. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County Ambulance Authority met in regular session at the Five Rivers Public Library. The board received various updates and addressed outreach and financial opportunities. Board...
By: Lydia Crawley Parsons Advocate Dr. PS Martin at the meeting of the Tucker County Ambulance Authority informed the board of his appointment to the state. “Something I need to tell you, if you haven't been told,” Martin said, “as of this Friday, I will be the new State EMS...
Tucker County Commissioner and delegates from the State of West Virginia meet with seniors prior to hearing concerns by the community. Members of the Senior Community in Tucker County assembled at the Parsons Senior Center to meet with representatives from the state and discuss issues the group has been facing....
Tucker County EMS met in regular session on Wednesday, June 21st at the Five Rivers Public Library Meeting Room in Parsons. By: Lydia Crawley Tucker County Ambulance Authority met in regular session Wednesday, June 21st at the Five Rivers Public Library. The board received various updates and addressed outreach and...
Dr. Huang ELKINS, WV – Davis Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Kevin Huang, MD, general surgeon. Dr. Huang is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is experienced in all aspects of general surgical care. Dr. Huang received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $357,000 for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture to prevent pesticide contamination and protect water quality across the state. “Ensuring West Virginia has...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is 11 cents higher this week at $3.508 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average ...
J. Chris Michael will be retiring as Tucker County Assessor effective June 30 Michael has been with the County since his first position as County Appraiser in 1994. He has also served as a former County Commissioner. The County Commission bids farewell to retiring County Assessor J. Chris Michael...
On Thursday, June 29th from 5:00-7:00 PM, in the Elkins Town Square, Davis Medical Center will be holding a “What Matters to You, Matters to Me” event. Every year in June, "What Matters to You Day” aims to encourage and support more meaningful conversations, between the people who provide...
By: Lydia Crawley The 21st Circuit Court of West Virginia held court at the Tucker County Courthouse with the Honorable James W. Courrier, Jr. presiding. In the matter of the State v. Jason Plumley was heard. Plumley was initially charged with possession of stolen goods, according the court. Per...
The following property transfers have been recorded in the Tucker County Clerk’s office: Timothy R. Borris and Patsy S. Borris, Clover District, 3.91 acres Tract 5 to Eric Scott Moody and Kelsey Elizabeth Moody, $42,500. Brian L. Adkins, Hendricks Corporation, .527 acres more or less Rosendorf Addition to Sarah D....
The Heart and Hand Thrift Stores in Philippi and Belington, WV will be hosting summer specials! Be on the lookout for a Christmas in July sale, 50% off store wide sale, Back to School sale in August, and Bag Days in September. The warehouse is also open on Tuesdays from...
Photo credit: Teri Cayton Workers stringing steel for on Corridor H Bridge along US219 South of Parsons near Moore.
(L-R; Melissa Shockey, Director of Workforce Education, Alex Cork, Principal of Tucker County HS, and Bill Shahan, Assistant Principal and CTE Director) MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Melissa Shockey, Director of Workforce Education at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) presented second checks of $23,937.42 to Kristie Long, Health Occupations Teacher...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Three representatives from the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority (MTNRA) presented an update to the Tucker County Commission at the Commission's regular meeting. Andrew Walker, Tom Plaugher, and Jonathan Martin represented the authority at the meeting. “I'm a county resident,” Plaugher said. “Two...
This is a photo of the Bayard Cleaning Plant dated October 28, 1948. I doubt there are any miners still living that worked at this plant. This was a submitted photo with more to come. Most of them will deal with the railroad industry. Ideas, comments, suggestions or items to...
The grand finale of the evening will be the 66th annual fireworks display sponsored by the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department. This year's show will last about 45 minutes. The Mountaineer Days committee, in conjunction with the city of Thomas and the Thomas Volunteer Fire Department, are pleased to announce the...
Wilson Springs Hotel will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1 in the old bank parking lot in downtown Thomas to entertain Mountaineer Days attendees. The Wilson Springs Hotel are a high-powered country and bluegrass outfit based out of Richmond, Va. The band combines tones of traditional country...
St. George Medical Clinic Director Paul H. Wamsley, Jr. presents the Tucker County Parks and Recreation Board with a new AED (automated external defibrillator) for the Holly Meadows Golf Course. Paul H. Wamsley, Jr., Executive Director of St. George Medical Clinic, presents Tucker County Camp Kidd with a new AED...
