August 9, 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. Aug. 16, 1851: William Hope “Coin” Harvey was born in Buffalo, Putnam County. Harvey, a social reformer, was nominated for president...
From left: Ab Crossland (Rom Yocum), Ronnie Beall (Mitchell Beall), Ronald Brown (Rafe Pomerance) and Larry Starcher (Casey Rucker) discuss the resolution of the trial during “Moonshine Memories” July 30th. Ab's skunks take over the bench at the Tucker County Courthouse during “Moonshine Memories” July 30th. By: Lydia Crawley The...
Hillbilly Fun is West Virginia’s Best Mobile Party Entertainment! They have the newest, biggest and most high-tech party fun in West Virginia! Inflatables ranging from obstacle courses to a giant monster truck. HillBilly fun will also be bringing a mechanical bull! Accompanying the inflatables and the mechanic bull and a...
The Tucker County Fair will be hosting the 5th annual MUD BOG on Saturday, August 26th at Camp Kidd in Parsons, WV. Racing will begin at 1 PM. Spectators can begin entering the gates at 11 AM and the cost is $10 with children 12 and under free. There will...
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain will take the stage at the Tucker County Fair on Friday August 25th at 7 pm. At only 19 years old, Carson has made the most of his young career. In 2011, 8-year-old Carson made a guest appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate “We're pretty full, we're pretty busy,” Tucker County Animal Shelter Director Bailey Falls said. “Its that time of year.” Falls presented an update to the Tucker County Commission on July 26th. During her presentation, she reiterated the need for volunteers to walk dogs...
Duke A. McDaniel, left, presented the opening remarks prior to Judge Ryan being sworn in as the new 21st Judicial Circuit Court Judge for Mineral, Grant, and Tucker Counties. Ryan replaced retired Judge Nelson. Nelson retired in June after 15 years on the bench. Zeke and Ike Ryan held...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate West Virginia Office of Broadband has released the first draft of the State's Digital Equity Plan as a part of the State's five year plan to roll out broadband internet coverage to the entirety of West Virginia residents. “West Virginia is ready to...
Pictured left to right seated: Linda Hockman, Sharon Kidwell, and Patricia Mays, TVDD. Back row left to right: Sandra Hockman, Faith Moore, Jean Long, Martha Hilton, WVGC State President, Vivian Shomo, Glenda Lipscomb, Linda Sherman and Kennetha Greenlief. Pictured seated are Linda Hockman and Sharon Kidwell. Standing are Jean Long,...
County Route 17, Smoky Hollow Road, Tucker County, will be closed beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, thru Friday, August 18, 2023 County Route 17, (Smoky Hollow Road), Tucker County, approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of County Route 1 7 and WV 72 near Parsons, WV, will be closed for...
Marsha Waybright Jenningston, WV – Since West Virginia’s beginning, agriculture has played an important part in its development. Agritourism has now become a way to keep traditions alive and many women in agriculture are paving the way for a better future. Marsha Waybright is one of them. She will be awarded the 2023 West...
Targeted Project Area Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is seeking property owners interested in complimentary tree plantings in the riparian areas(the areas directly next to a stream or river) of their property. By planting trees in these areas, FOC hopes to help reduce stream bank erosion, sedimentation, bank instability, and...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced the council approved technical reviews and requests to pursue funding for an additional 11 sewer and water projects. The approval of these reviews and requests helps cities, municipalities and public service districts save taxpayer money and keep their projects...
Davis, W.Va. — The annual Governor's Conference on Tourism is scheduled to take place September 10 through September 13 at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. Tourism professionals and aspiring students are invited to join this year’s event, promising an unmatched experience in one of the state's most breathtaking...
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Lauren Michelle Arbaugh has been hired at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Workforce Education Program Coordinator. Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Arbaugh now resides in Hardy County with her husband, Sheldon, who also serves as Vice Chair on Eastern’s Board of Governors. “I adore...
Jaelyn Myers Bridgeport, West Virginia - Jaelyn Myers from Harrison County, formerly of Parsons, West Virginia, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to compete with contestants from different parts of the World at The World’s Miss Tourism National Pageant. Jaelyn competed for the titles in Cover-Girl, Cover Model Photo, Media Photo...
Belle Gregory Tucker County High School’s Belle Gregory joined teens from Ohio and West Virginia to convene YLA’s June 18-24 Leadership Summit at YLA Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County. During her time at Horseshoe, Gregory learned numerous leadership skills. She also met many new friends. “It’s a fun, exciting week...
Dr. Lauren DeMarco ELKINS, WV – Davis Medical Center welcomes Dr. Lauren DeMarco, psychiatrist. Dr. DeMarco will provide outpatient behavioral health care beginning August 1 at a clinic on the Davis Medical Center campus, 213 Main Street, Elkins. Outpatient psychiatry is a new and highly anticipated specialty offered as part...
Join the Tucker Community Foundation for the 16th Annual Run For It race! Register your team by August 31st to start receiving donations for your cause and gaining participants on your team—photo by Hannah Snyder Media. The deadline to register a team for the 16th annual Run For It race...
By Teri Cayton The Parsons Advocate Just a few short weeks until school starts again and I bet the kids are just thrilled, NOT. It is another month down and that much closer to the end of another year. It seems the birthdays are coming far too fast anymore. Momma...
