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Commission Approves Funding Increase to Libraries

Commission Approves Funding Increase to Libraries

Nancy Moore and Debbie Williams address the Tucker County Commission on the needs of Tucker County Libraries on March 13th. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate   Nancy Moore who represented Five Rivers Public Library addressed the Tucker County Commission March 13th.  Moore was accompanied at the meeting by Debbie...

Partial Solar Eclipse Passing Over Tucker County

Partial Solar Eclipse Passing Over Tucker County

The Sun is seen as it rises behind Jack Mountain head of the solar eclipse, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, Ross Lake, Northern Cascades National Park, Washington. A total solar eclipse will sweep across a narrow portion of the contiguous United States from Lincoln Beach, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina. A...

Town of Davis, Riverwalk Work Together to Repair Damage

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Town of Davis has agreed to repair damage caused by town workers in two separate incidents.  Riverwalk Developer Pete Johnson addressed the Town of Davis Council during the Council's March 13th meeting.  Mayor Al Tomson agreed to have the damage repaired and that...

Correction

Correction: In an article dated March 12th in the Parsons Advocate, it was incorrectly reported that  Council Member Timothy Turner objected to the resignation of Parsons City Administrator Agnes Arnold.  Parsons City Recorder Timothy Auvil was the dissenting vote on the matter. 

TUCKER COUNTY CHAMBER SEEKS NOMINATIONS

Davis, WV.  The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 46th Annual Awards Banquet.  The categories include but not limited to;  the Educator of the Year; provide a bio, resume or personal experience why you are nominating this individual. The nominee should be someone in the educational...

Mountaineer Garden Club Cutline

Mountaineer Garden Club Cutline

The Mountaineer Garden Club's Hello Spring is now on display in the lobby at MVB until March 29th. Stop in and vote for your favorite.  This annual display raises funds to send local children to 4-H camp each year. MGC meets monthly the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm...

Humanities Council Adds New Committee Members

Charleston – Two new citizen members have been elected to the West Virginia Humanities Council’s program committee. The Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, serves West Virginia through grants and direct programs in the humanities.    The newly elected citizen members are Elizabeth Satterfield,...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a photo of four Vance men who worked in the lumber industry. They are (left to right) Frank Vance, Snowden Vance, Arnold Vance, Mason “Doc” Vance. They worked in various sawmills. It is reported that in the 1950’s they worked for Preston Hardwoods. It is also said that...

WVDNR opens registration for Becoming an Outdoors Woman spring workshop

WVDNR opens registration for Becoming an Outdoors Woman spring workshop

Popular event for outdoor enthusiasts scheduled for May 3–5 at Twin Falls Resort SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced today that registration has opened for its Becoming An Outdoors Woman spring workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park on May 3–5. The program is designed to...

This Week in West Virginia History

This Week in West Virginia History

Henry Mason Mathews 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. March 27, 1826: Laura Jackson Arnold, the younger sister of “Stonewall” Jackson, was born in Clarksburg. During the Civil War, she...

Meet the Candidate: Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins

Meet the Candidate: Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins

Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Hull Wilkins is seeking reelection.  Wilkins has served as Prosecuting Attorney for the County since 2021. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate After four years as Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney, Savannah Hull Wilkins is running for reelection.  Wilkins, a native of Harman and the fifth...

Meet the Candidate: District Conservation Supervisor Jim Nester

Meet the Candidate: District Conservation Supervisor Jim Nester

After 12 years, Tucker County native Jim Nester is seeking a fourth term as District Conservation Supervisor.  The Board of Supervisors for the District encompasses Tucker, Taylor, Upshur, Randolph and Barbour Counties. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate After 12 years, Tucker County native Jim Nester is seeking a fourth...

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