By Beth Christian BroschartThe Parsons AdvocatePARSONS – The threat of rain gave way to a great evening featuring a beautiful rainbow as bright as the future ahead for the 83 Tucker County High School graduates that gathered Thursday at the R.H. Armstrong Field at the Class of 1984 Alumni Stadium...
Caitlin Rennay McNemar formerly Maxwell is a 2016 Allegany Community College of Maryland Graduate with her Diploma and Degree in Respiratory Therapy. She was also the recipient of the William B. McKinley Outstanding Clinician Award. Caitlin is a former TCHS graduate of 2012.
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—Seven hundred and sixty-eight students received degrees during Shepherd University's 143rd Commencement on May 7. James A. Leach, chair in public affairs, visiting professor of law, and senior scholar at the University of Iowa College of Law, former Iowa congressman, and former chair of the National Endowment for the...
Leah Michael, North Marion High School track athlete, promotes the team’s “Time for Dimes” campaign with the help of the school’s Husky mascot.Elkins, WV (May 24, 2016) – Allegheny Insurance today announced its “Keep The Change” match donation program for the summer of 2016, which will run through September 1st.For...
Grab the kids, grabs your bikes and put on your hiking shoes! Mill Race Park will be buzzing with people on the move this Saturday from 8:30 to noon as bikers and hikers hit the trail for fun, exercise and prizes! June 4 is National Trails Day and PRO ON...
Hambleton, W.Va. – Why does STEM matter? Students with a background in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) will be better prepared for college and careers because they have developed a mind for problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that can be applied to any field of study. STEM curriculum also lends...
Photo by Beth Christian BroschartVolunteers repaint the quilt walk in downtown Parsons Friday afternoon. Sydney Haltom, Bonnie Swyter, Cassandra Allen, Jesica Streets and Wendy Wolford worked to spruce up the paint job that had dulled. Pictured is Sydney Haltom.
Photo by Dave HelmickTCHS Girls’ Shuttle Hurdle Relay team(Jenna Walker, Elizabeth Nichols, Sydney Moore, Sydney Nestor) captured the State Championship for the 3rd straight yearBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComCHARLETSON – The Tucker County Girls’ & Boys’ Track teams traveled to Charleston to compete in the State Track Meet at Laidley Field on...
Photo by Dave HelmickFour athletes signed letters of intent to continue their careers, (L-R) Olivia Goff, Madison Reall, Jenna White and Seth EvansBy Dave HelmickTuckerCountySports.ComHAMBLETON – On Wednesday May 18th four student athletes gathered in the Tucker County High School gym to officially sign letters of intent. The first athlete...
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...
