MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Sloan Williams, a resident of Old Fields, West Virginia, and a tenth-generation farmer, has been hired as the AGEE PHP Coordinator to work in Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s Ag Innovation Department. He is the son of Sam and Kelly Williams, who own and manage South...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Tucker County High School Principal Alex Cork updated the Tucker County School Board on the progress of the high school over this school year at the board's regular meeting “I know the superintendent has already kind of let you know that I'm...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Principals from three Tucker County Schools addressed the Tucker County School Board at their regular meeting. Kelly Thompson from TVEMS presented the board with an end of rear report of student progress. Thompson gave a favorable report on the progress of her...
ELKINS, W.Va., June 8, 2023 – Monongahela National Forest has received $1,092,000 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act to support three deferred maintenance projects in West Virginia for 2023. These investments are made from the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration Fund established by the Great American...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore, chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced his Office has approved the Hope Scholarship for more than 5,000 West Virginia students for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, with several hundred more students potentially being awarded in the coming weeks. “There has...
Group photo of the Walk 100 Miles attendees. Moorefield W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) kicked off the first annual Walk 100 Miles event by tie-dying shirts on May 26. For the first half of the event on May 26th, the attendees showed up at 11 a.m....
The St. George Senior Outpost was held April 20, 2023 at St. George United Methodist Church. Sharon Daniels led the pledge of allegiance and the blessing of the food. Jessica Streets, Tucker County Extension Agent, presented a program on raising tomatoes including taking care of diseases. She handed out seeds...
The 50th anniversary of the Parsons High School Alumni Banquet was held on May 27, 2023 at Tucker Valley Elementary School. Entertainment was provided by Dennis Filler during registration. The program was opened by Marvin "Bud” Parsons, President, by welcoming those in attendance. He began by introducing the cooks: Nancy...
Davis, W.Va. – Perfect for families, history buffs or anyone interested in enjoying the splendid summer scenery and cooler mountain temperatures of the highest mountain valley in the eastern U.S., Canaan Valley Resort’s West Virginia Days Celebration, June 16-18, brings the past to life with Civil War reenactments, battle skirmishes...
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $2,118,686 million in West Virginia Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant program funds to 22 projects. These funds are given to local non-profit CACs throughout the state to address the growing problem of child abuse and neglect. These awards are...
HELP WANTED - Job Posting: Eastern WV Community & Technical College Instructional Specialist: Advanced Technology/Wind Energy Faculty – Benefit Eligible In addition to instruction, this Ten-Month Faculty position is responsible for the overall development, coordination, implementation and scheduling in the area of wind energy and electromechanical technology at Eastern’s Technology...
US 219, Seneca Trail, in Tucker County, will continue to experience major delays on beginning Monday, June 19, 2023 Major delays are expected for US 219, Seneca Trail, Tucker County, approximately 2.70 miles north of the Randolph County line and approximately 1.00 miles south of County Route 219/10, Moore Station...
Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 June 7, 2023 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. June 14, 1912: Botanist Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Bartholomew was born in Wheeling. Bartholomew was instrumental in...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is a penny higher this week at $3.354 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.354 Average price during the week of May 22, 2023 ...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School student Abigail Keen was honored by the Tucker County Commission at the DTEMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 30th. County Commissioners Fred Davis and Mike Rosenau represented the Commission at the event. “Its good to be here tonight,”...
Bailey Falls, Director of the Tucker County Animal Shelter, updates the Commission on the success of the county's spay/neuter voucher program and the funds raised by the "Putts Fore Pets" golf tournament. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Bailey Falls, Director of the Tucker County Animal Shelter, updated the...
Woodlands Development and Lending has proposed a development plan for the School Board building that would turn a portion of the structure into 15 apartment units for residents making less than 60% of the area's median income. The proposal for development of the building would include the need or...
Lydia Crawley Parsons Advocate Deacon Mary Sanders, Executive Director of Community Lutheran Partners, addressed the Tucker County Senior Citizens, Inc. Board Wednesday, May 31. “Community Lutheran Partners is a ministry of the West Virginia, Western Maryland Senate,” Sanders said. “We serve all of West Virginia and Garrett County,...
The 58th annual Andrew Jackson and Sarah Rebecca Hedrick reunion was held in Red Creek at the Flanagan Hill Community Building on Sunday, May, 28, 2023. There were 55 in attendance representing five states. Richard Hedrick from Kentucky; Carl and Rita Lambert and Larry and Sharon Pillow from Ohio. Kelly and...
St. John’s Women in Faith held their Mother Daughter Banquet and Memorial Service at the church on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The opening prayer and blessing of food was given by Sarah Bowley. A Memorial Service was presented by Shelby Kisner for three members who passed away during the past...
