Photo by Dave Helmick (L-R): Jonna Burnside, Zach Bishoff(Senior Academic Athletes of the Year), Madison Reall, Seth Evans(Senior Athletes of the Year), Seth Evans not picturedBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComThe Annual Sports Recognition Ceremony at Tucker County High School took place on Thursday May 19th in the school auditorium. Assistant Principal JR...
Participants in the recent Thomas Clean-Up Day
TCHS students assemble at the school for a tree planting ceremony. Working together, the TCHS Vo Ag students and baseball team planted nearly 20 fruit trees as part of a school beautification project. Two trees were dedicated to honor two who passed during the school year - teacher Melisa Dyer...
Racers of all ages and abilities race for their favorite community cause.Tucker Community Foundation’s Run For It registration opened April 1, and 37 teams, hailing from six counties, are already registered with more expected before the July 1 team registration deadline. The annual 2k walk/5k race raises funds and awareness...
Elkins, WV – It’s the time of year when hundreds of residents from multiple counties join Davis Medical Center’s ultimate summer health program, 100 Miles in 100 Days. Registration is open through May 29.“Last year we had 443 participants who logged more than 80,000 miles. We’re hoping to exceed both...
A Record 137 Students Graduate Eastern; Golder & Hanlin Each Earn 3 Diplomas: A record 137 graduates — including Davis’ Paul E. Golder and Thomas’ Cory S. Hamlin — earned a record 167 credentials at Eastern WV Community and Technical College’s 2016 Commencement May 14. Hanlin, who graduated with honors,...
The 2016 Tucker County Chamber of Commerce honors local residents during their Annual Awards Program Thursday at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Those recognized include, from left, Community Service Award winner Marvin E. ‘Bud’ Parsons, Educator of the Year Jay Hamric, Student of the Year Seth Evans, Employee of the...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The courageous men and women who dedicate their lives to keep residents safe had their work highlighted and were last week as they celebrated National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The...
Photos courtesy of Jay HamricTCHS Principal Jay Hamric meets with parents and community members to explain the vision of the school becoming a WV STEAM school.By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocateHAMBLETON – In the recently released WV Council on STEM education report, findings indicate that West Virginia is expected to...
It’s almost time! The 37th Challenge in the Hills 4x4 event held Memorial Day weekend, May 28 & 29, 2016. The event features one of the fastest 300 ft. sand/dirt drags on the East Coast. The track record is 3.114 seconds held by Tom Hardy with Mudrat IV. There is...
According to a press release from the Tucker county Sheriff's Department on Saturday, May 21, at approximately 10:44 p.m., Deputies B.T. Zirk and C.R. Donelson, responded to the scene of a one vehicle crash along Pendleton Run Road, located off WV32.While responding to this location, both officers were made aware...
THOMAS, W.Va. – The Tucker County Photography Club is seeking photographic art from artists depicting the scenic beauty of the local region. The images will be displayed as 40x60 inch high-quality canvas prints in the new Blackwater Short-term Rehabilitation Center at Cortland Acres. “We are looking for photographers who are...
The Mountaineer Days committee has finalized plans for the annual 4th of July activities held in Thomas. On Friday July 1st, the events will kick-off with a hot dog sale at the Thomas Fire Hall beginning at 4: p.m. This will be followed by a cakewalk starting at 6 p.m.Saturday’s...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The streets are quiet and the carnival has moved on to its next location – nothing remains but memories of another fun week at the Parsons Volunteer Fire Department Homecoming Week. PVFD Chief Kevin White shared some of the winners during the week.There...
By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – Tucker County Clerk Sherry Simmons said many voters believe the election results they see on television on election night are the final results – but she said that is not true.“The outcome of the election is not official until the completion of the...
Members of the 2016 graduating class of Tucker County High School are: Alexis Adkins, Taylor Ambrose, Bethany Barwnczak, Andrew Bennett, Sierra Bennett, Zachary Bishoff, Scottie Bowley, Aidan Bunnell, Jonna Burnside, Lesley Cale, Sydney Cangley, John Castells, John Chambers, Brianna Collar, Hunter Davis, Huong Do, Cody Dumire, Seth Evans, Abbey Eye,...
The TC ALTITUDE softball team traveled to Barton Maryland for a mother’s day tournament recently. The team won the championship defeating Cumberland in the final game 2-0. Team members are Paige Shaffer, Tory Paul, Kate Simmons, Rachel Felton, Autumn Russell, Addie Hicks, Katie Hicks, Shaleigh Darlington, Brianna Gooden, Jacey Davis,...
The climbing park will include three manufactured boulders with interchangeable holds that provide climbing opportunities for all skill levels. The boulders are surrounded with rubberized mulch eliminating the need for climbing gear. Adaptive features are planned that will make the boulders accessible for challenged climbers.Davis, WV - The design concept...
Kathy Thomas, Grant County Bank Branch Manager, presented a $1,000 donation for the Tucker Boulder Park project to David Cooper, Tucker Community Foundation President and Rob Burns, Executive Director. The contribution kicks off another round of fundraising that will leverage matching grant support for the purchase and installation of the...
Photo By Dave HelmickTCHS Baseball Seniors were honored on May 10th(L-R): Zach Bishoff, Eric McCrum, Aidan Bunnell, Nick Wolford, Seth Michael and Bailey BennettBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComPARSONS – The Tucker County Baseball team hosted Union for a first round Sectional contest on Tuesday May 10th. The Mt. Lions held Union to...
