Parsons, West Virginia - The City of Parsons and its residents are no strangers to the effects of flooding: the dollar losses, the inconveniences, the damaged homes, the closed businesses. It’s for that reason that the City takes floodplain management seriously. The City is one of just 13 communities in...
The Tucker County Family Support Center donated four wagons to the Tucker Manor to help the residents have easier access to the Hinkle House Food Pantry and to the store. Pictured Sandra Anderson (TCFSC Director) residents Robert Donahue and Lucky and Paul Ward
Moorefield W.Va. – A hospitality training on leadership was taught by Debra Frank, experienced program director in the hospitality sector, at South Branch Potomac Lanes Bowling Center on Monday, April 17. Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s (Eastern) Workforce Education Department hold free hospitality lunch and learn trainings, provided to the...
The public is invited to “Moonshine Memories” -- a free community history discussion program -- on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM, at the Canaan Valley State Park Main Lodge in Tucker County. Expert speakers and local citizens will discuss an exciting 1970 legal battle that was...
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with north central West Virginia residents in May to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,”...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The 911 Center gained a part-time employee, a rural Hendricks road has a new name, and the county maintenance vehicles will gain a carport during the Tucker County Commission's meeting. During the meeting, Michael Simmons, Interim Director of Tucker County 911 petitioned...
The Tucker Community Foundation Annual Fundraising Event Scheduled for June 30th PARSONS – The Tucker Community Foundation’s 33rd annual Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party is scheduled for June 30th, 2023 at the Bear Paw Lodge of Canaan Valley State Park with doors opening at 5:15PM. Tickets are available now! Only 250...
Barbour, Preston & Tucker Counties, WV: North Central WV Community Action Association, Inc., a private non-profit serving low-income families in Barbour, Greenbrier, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Pocahontas, Randolph, Taylor, and Tucker Counties, is seeking qualified volunteers for the Board of Directors. Interested parties must live in Barbour, Preston & Tucker County....
Michael Simmons updates the Commissioners on the latest developments with Tucker County 911. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate “Right now, as a team we call it with every organization, I'm pretty pleased with it,” Tucker County Commissioner Fred Davis said at the regular meeting of the Tucker County...
The Tucker Community Foundation is selling tickets for a chance to win this quilt which was made and donated by a supporter. Tickets are on sale now through June 30th. PARSONS - Tucker Community Foundation is holding a raffle on a Quilt, donated by a supporter. The foundation is selling...
SONY DSC By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate St. George Clinic Pharmacy celebrated two years recently at their Parsons location. Staff braved the windy conditions to man a tent with free food in order to thank the community for their support. The pharmacy was also giving away items as...
Mayor Al Tomson and the members of the Town of Davis Council donated $10,000 to the Blackwater Ministerial Association to support the purchase of property and the construction project. The Town of Davis Council unanimously voted on April 12 to give $10,000 to the Blackwater Ministerial Association. The funds will...
This week’s picture is a sunset, on Corridor H near Mt Storm, submitted by Beverly Ellison.
Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 26, 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. William MacCorkle May 3, 1843: U.S. Postmaster General William Lyne Wilson was born in Smithfield, Jefferson...
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is five cents lower this week at $3.515 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.515 Average price during the week of April 17, 2023 ...
Charleston, W.Va. - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and West Virginia is recognizing the importance of mental health and wellbeing, especially in light of rising rates of mental health and substance use issues across the nation. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, West Virginia has been particularly affected, with...
Recent we have received an increase in reported Lyme Disease cases. The Tucker County Health Department reminds you to be alert for ticks this summer. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick. Most cases develop between April and September, but ticks can still be active throughout the...
Outgoing FFA President Hannah Cussins presents Greenhand Awards at the Tucker County FFA Banquet. The Awards were given to Makenna Evans, Kristen Ritchey, Logan Shahan, David Kopcik, Addison Hunt, and Kierstin Green. State Senator Randy Smith addresses the 2022-2023 Tucker County FFA members, family, and friends at the annual banquet...
ELKINS, W.Va., — Monongahela National Forest has what are known as “developed-dispersed” campsites available free of charge in several areas across the Forest. In general, these sites are not as developed as traditional campgrounds, but may include some amenities such as bathrooms or fire rings. These types of campsites are...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – State Treasurer Riley Moore today reminded West Virginia families they have until May 15 to apply for the Hope Scholarship educational savings account program for their children for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year which begins this fall. “West Virginia families have less than one month left...
