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Momma Said 9-6-23

By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate As a whole our society is becoming so complacent.  We don’t drive, we call an Uber, we don’t shop, we text the store and they bring it to your car, we don’t cook, we just call Door-dash, we don’t call and talk to each...

Turner’s Tidbits

Turner’s Tidbits

This is a bulletin from the Victoria Theatre of Parsons. The movie was based on the book To The Last Man written by Zane Gray. The movie was produced under the personal direction of the author in Tonto Basin, the exact location of the book. Stamped on the back of...

Graduation Announcement: Amanda Faye Rahman, MD

Graduation Announcement: Amanda Faye Rahman, MD

Amanda Faye Rahman, MD Amanda Faye Rahman, MD. graduated from the WVU School of Medicine on August 11, 2023.  Rahman was a part of the Mountaineer Accelerated Track to Enter Residency (MATTER), and will begin her specialty training in Family Medicine at WVU Hospitals in Morgantown, WV.  She is the...

Birth Announcement: Neil Pascal Rahman

Birth Announcement: Neil Pascal Rahman

Neil Pascal Rahman born February 20, 2023 is the son of Tushar and Dr. Amanda Harper Rahman of Morgantown, WV. Grayson Wayne Harper born November 19, 2022 is the son of Travis and Allison Titchnell Harper of Nestorville, WV.  Jackson Mateo Harper born April 25, 2023 is the son of...

DAR Meeting

DAR Meeting

At their August meeting, the members of Blackwater Chapter DAR collected 94 children's books to donate to the Tucker County Family Resource Center.  The books were donated in the name of WVDAR State Regent Jane Larke's Early Childhood Literacy Project. 

DHHR Promotes Suicide Prevention Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Behavioral Health joins partners across the country to promote suicide prevention awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month. “Pulling away from people and things, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness are just a few signs that you or your...

Gas Prices Fall in West Virginia

The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is five cents lower this week at $3.667 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average                                    $3.667 Average price during the week of August 21, 2023                               ...

ANDERSON AND VIRGINIA CARR  55th REUNION 

Was held at the Hendricks Pavilion on July 2, 2023.   Special prizes were given to: Oldest Carr man – Frank Carr, Oldest Carr woman – Joanne Carr, Youngest Carr boy – Easton Moats, Youngest Carr girl – Aurora Burns, Most recently married – Andrew and Melissa Burns, Longest married...

WVDEP’s Youth Environmental Conference set for October

West Virginians, ages 13-18, can attend for free with a scholarship. CHARLESTON, WV – Scholarships are available for the 48th annual West Virginia Youth Environmental Conference, scheduled for October 6-8 at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County. Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, the...

County Commission Fund Travel for Special Athletes

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate   At the Tucker County Commission meeting the Commission approved a request from Stormy Meloy on behalf of the West Virginia Special Olympics.  The organization asked the Commission for assistance with funding a rental van and overnight accommodation for a bowling competition in Charleston. ...

2023 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction Results

2023 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction Results

Tate Mullenax leads his Market Steer Grand Champion into the ring at the Tucker County 2023 4-H and FFA Livestock Sale August 26th.  A final bid of $2.40 a pound was received for the champion steer. Abby Wilfong shows her Reserve Champion Market Ducks at the Livestock Sale August 26th. ...

Tucker County Fair Dessert Auction

Tucker County Fair Dessert Auction

A cow goes for a stroll before the Tucker County Fair Auction. On August 26th, the Dessert Auction fueled competitive bidding with an Apple Caramel Cake going for $160, a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie for $90 and Grandma Knotts Butterscotch Pie selling for $70.  Other desserts sold at the auction varied...

Letter to the Editor

Editor, Greetings fellow residents of Davis. As I continue to learn about local government it is apparent to me that governing is a team sport. Whatever the project, when the community gets involved, the outcome only gets better. Our draft zoning ordinance is a perfect example. Today’s version, after four...

2023 Tucker County Fair Pageant Winners

2023 Tucker County Fair Pageant Winners

The Queen and Teen were crowned on the Tucker County Stage on August 21st.  The Preteen, Junior Miss, Tiny Miss and Baby Miss were crowned August 22nd. The 2023 Tucker County Fair Pageant Winners are: Queen: Gabby Chico Teen: Elaney Herron Preteen: Norah Jackson Junior Miss: Ellie Ree Tiny Miss:...

Animal Shelter Sees Influx of New Animals

Animal Shelter Sees Influx of New Animals

Bailey Falls, Director of the Tucker County Animal Shelter, pictured, updated the Tucker County Commission on the seasonal uptake in new pets to the county shelter. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate “We continue to remain busy at the shelter,” Tucker County Animal Shelter Director Bailey Falls said.   Falls...

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