Tourism Partner Meeting on April 26 Davis, W.Va. — The Tucker County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is set to host a Tourism Partnership meeting on April 26 at the National Youth Science Academy in Davis. The event will bring together tourism industry leaders and stakeholders to discuss the latest...
Julia Bonds, 2003 Goldman Environmental Prize Winner, North America (United States)Photo Courtesy of the Goldman Environmental Prize Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 12, 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...
Proclaiming the month of April for Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness month we encourage all citizens to learn about preventing violence. Left to Right: Tucker Co Advocate for Centers Against Violence Kim Shaffer; City Chief of Police K. Keplinger; Sergeant Pyles; Officer C. Summerfield; Christine Ward, Children’s Advocacy Center...
Tucker Co. Ambulance Authority President Dennis Filler (left) receives check from CVR General Manager Matt Baker (center) with Tucker Co. Ambulance Authority Interim Director Amanda Simmons (right). Davis, W.Va. – Canaan Valley Resort raised $2,200 for the Tucker County Ambulance Authority during the resort’s March 4th Hometown Brewfest event at the...
Arch Moore Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 April 5, 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. April 12, 1865: The 36th Virginia Infantry, known as the Logan Wildcats, disbanded....
The West Virginia Native Plant Society and the Kanawha Garden Club are pleased to announce the signing of a proclamation by Governor Jim Justice on February 20, 2023, officially designating April 2023 as “West Virginia Native Plant Month”. This is a coordinated effort across all 50 states to increase awareness...
The Tucker County Development Authority, the county’s economic development entity, announced that its board of directors is holding strategic planning sessions to chart the course for the organization’s future growth and success. The all-volunteer board is composed of 13 Tucker County citizens who represent all geographic areas of the county...
Davis, WV. The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 45th Annual Awards Banquet. The categories include but not limited to; the Educator of the Year, Student of the Year, Employee of the Year, Business Person of the Year, the Community Service Award, and the coveted “Tuckineer”....
By Belva Dilly Tucker County Historical Society On April 9, 1891 the County bought a farm owned by S. E. Parsons and his wife A. E. Parsons containing 174 acres located north of Parsons in the St. George District and borders the Cheat River. This farm was purchased for...
Out with the old, I’m with the new By: Jaron Harper Spring is in the air, and with it comes some changes and upgrades to the City of Parsons thanks to the unanimous votes that took place at the city council meeting. Some of these passed upgrades include safety...
Linda Sherman was awarded a blue ribbon (1st) for her unusual container filled with Easter eggs, beautiful Easter lilies and pastel berries. A red Ribbon (2nd place) went to Dana Dean for her artistic rabbit, complete with his original painting. A cheerful red robin in a basket with spring flowering forsythia...
A spring cleanup event is planned on the Allegheny Highlands Trail on Saturday, April 15 at 9am. Hosted by the Highlands Trail Foundation, the Springtime Allegheny Highlands Trail Clean Up will help make the trail more enjoyable for running, walking, and biking this spring and summer. “The Allegheny Highlands...
St. George Medical Clinic staff recently participated in Tucker County High School’s Career Day on April 4th to educate students about career opportunities in the medical field and their community. Pictured Left to Right: Emily Ramsey, RN, and Dani Lambruno, CIO/Compliance.
Moorefield W.Va. – ‘Crucial and Courageous Conversations Training’, a workshop led by Justin L. Brown, was held at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s campus, on March 28, 2023. Brown discussed diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace and how biases present themselves in many forms. He discussed how subconsciously...
To bring awareness of Grain Safety Week March 27 – 31, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College's Ag Innovation department hosted a community farm safety discussion with the support & expertise of Mr. Daryl See, safety director of ER Excavating & Utilities LLC and past president of the WV...
The Mountaineer Garden Club welcomed Patty McComas, Tygart Valley District Director to the April meeting. Mrs. McComas gave an update of the proceedings at the March WV State Garden Club Convention. Pictured L to R front row: Vivian Shomo, President MGC, Patty McComas, Tygart Valley District Director, Sandra Hockman. Back...
Donna Stuart, Activities Coordinator for Davis Medical Center’s (DMC) inpatient geriatric behavioral health program received national recognition as the Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) 2022 Inpatient Division Employee of the Year. Pictured from left are Davis Health System (DHS) VP & Chief Nursing Officer Kathy Sturm, Donna Stuart, and DHS CEO...
This is a school souvenir from Gladwin School, District 16, 1914-1915. The teacher was Arthur George. The trustees were: C. Ed Long, Lloyd Day, and Andrew Teter. This school had 37 students, that was a full school. Ideas, comments, suggestions, or items to share contact Tim Turner (304) 478-3389.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) is currently accepting entries for the 2023 West Virginia Quilts and Wall Hangings Juried Exhibition. The deadline to turn in entries is Monday, May 1, at 4 p.m. This is the 42nd year for the exhibition which...
Are you looking to give back to your community? Does your organization need additional help with projects and events? Appalachian Forest Volunteers (AFV) is a new volunteer management program that can help. Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area has developed a program to support volunteers wishing to find opportunities in our...
