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...
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...
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:...
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...
Fencing has been placed around and near the former Charlette’s Thrift Shop in preparation for demolition.
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Judge Courrier presided over the 21st Circuit Court in Tucker County in the case of the State v. Doiley Johnson, a proposed plea deal fell apart. According to Tucker County Prosecuting Attorney Savannah Wilkins, Johnson has companion charges in Randolph County with...
The descendants of Albert Campbell and Mary Susan Mallow Smith gathered Sunday, July 19, 2023 at the Flanagan Hill Community Center for their 68th annual Family Reunion. Family and friends enjoyed a potluck dinner and time to visit together while the children had fun outside on the playground and basketball...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a three-time veteran the full set of education benefits the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Human Resources’ Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) and the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration (WVABCA) are partnering to help students succeed this back-to-school season with prevention programming and messages about alcohol and substance use. BBH leads a statewide substance use prevention network that...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is 12 cents higher this week at $3.714 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.714 Average price during the week of August 14, 2023 ...
Tuesday September 5th, 2023, the Tucker County Senior Center in Parsons, WV will host its monthly outpost lunch gathering for anyone who wants to share a meal and join in the fun. The senior center menu will be offering its guests baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and corn, potluck...
CHARLESTON, WV – Several paving projects are among nine construction projects awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. The WVDOH continues Gov. Jim Justice’s emphasis on construction and maintenance of the state’s interstates, highways and rural roads. Projects awarded on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023,...
Moorefield, W.Va. – A grant of $316,230.00 was awarded to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (Eastern) for their proposal of Pathways to Accessible Tourism and Hospitality Education for Career Development (PATHED). The funds for this award come from the West Virginia Department of Tourism through the Economic Development Administration...
CHARLESTON, WV – West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers may now make appointments, including same-day appointments, at any of the 26 regional offices across the state. "We are happy to be offering appointments in all offices again," said DMV Commissioner Everett Frazier. "For a while, only the offices...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of support available for caregivers of children in foster care. Through programs administered by DHHR’s Bureau for Family Assistance, foster families may be eligible to receive help meeting nutritional needs, child care, school clothing, and more. “Foster care...
Garret Crossland-Bolyard was sworn into office on 8.16.23 as Probation Officer for the 21st Judicial Circuit for the State of West Virginia by Hon. Judge James W. Courrier, Jr. Prior to being hired in Probation, Garret worked as Case Manager for Tucker Day Report from June 2021- August 2023. Garret graduated...
CHARLESTON — Thousands of students in the state recently have returned to college or are getting their first crack at higher education and many are set to look for employment to supplement their allowances. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs,...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate It is with a heavy heart that I write my column this week. My fur-baby Ripley is gone. She got out of the back yard and was hit by a car this past Sunday night. The car didn’t even stop to see what happened. ...
According to Fansler, the first licensed druggist in Parsons was J. W. Kogelschatz. He moved into a room of the Tucker County Bank Building in February 1904, and the same premises were used for a drug store for a long time. He was followed by Kent White Scott and in...
Troops camped at blair during mine war to force surrender of miners. 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. Aug. 30, 1862: Confederate raiders under the command of General Albert G....
