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Davis and Elkins College Releases President’s and Dean’s Academic List for Fall 2023
ELKINS, W.Va. (January 23, 2024) - Davis & Elkins College has released the president's list and dean's list for the...
Read moreFall 2023 President’s and Dean’s List Announced for Potomac State College
West Virginia University Potomac State College Campus President Chris Gilmer is pleased to announce the students who earned a place on the Fall...
Read moreMonongahela National Forest Hiring Students For Summer Internship Positions
ELKINS, W.Va., Jan. 25, 2024 – Monongahela National Forest is recruiting students for four paid summer internship positions. All positions...
Read moreTucker County man admits to federal firearms charge
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – Jeffrey D. Hebb, age 53, of Thomas, West Virginia, has admitted to possession of an unregistered...
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West Virginia Department of Health Takes Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks Against Water Systems
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) within the West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public...
Read moreWest Virginia Department of Health Takes Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks Against Water Systems CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Office of Environmental Health Services (OEHS) within the West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Bureau for Public Health is working with local water systems to reduce the risk of cyberattacks on public water and wastewater systems in West Virginia. Common goals of these cyberattacks may be to disrupt treatment and distribution, compromise email communication, steal customer data, or install malware or ransomware that could disable process controls. “Recently, there have been a number of cyberattacks throughout the country targeting vulnerabilities within water systems,” explained Dr. Matthew Christiansen, DH State Health Officer. “Water systems can reduce their risk by updating computer equipment regularly, using secure passwords and resetting them regularly, requiring employee training to safeguard against an attack, and ensuring clean drinking water is provided to residents.” OEHS is also partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inform local systems about the availability of free cyber security assessments. Those interested can click here to register. In addition to EPA resources, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers free resources:https://www.cisa.gov/. To view and apply for careers in the public health field, visit dhhr.wv.gov/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx.
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is expanding their digital-focused services with...
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This Week in West Virginia History
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV:...
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Bethany’s Cakes and Cupcakes Comes to Parsons
Bethany Pennington, pictured, opened Bethany's Cakes and Cupcakes in December. The shop is located on First Street in Parsons. Bethany's...
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City of Parsons Establishes Two Wards
The City of Parsons adopted an amendment to the City Charter designed to formally establish the two voting Wards currently...
Read moreCase Against WVDOT Heard in Pretrial Hearing
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate A lawsuit filed against the West Virginia Department of Transportation by Ivan Eye...
Read moreControversy Surrounds Ekholm Reappointment Bid
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Following his attempts at the January 2 Special meeting of the Tucker County Commission...
Read moreCity of Thomas announces election, reviews garbage department financials
By Kelly Stadelman For The Parsons Advocate After receiving good news about the financial status of the garbage department, the...
Read more$3500 in Donations to Bolster Student Programming and Scholarships
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – The Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation of $3500...
Read moreEastern recognizes Tucker County students for fall 2023 semester honors
Four Tucker County residents achieved academic honors during the Fall 2023 semester at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. ...
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The Parsons Center will be having their monthly Outpost covered dish dinner on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The entertainment for...
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GS Millwork Expansion Makes Progress at Parsons City Council Meeting
Dave Lambert, pictured, from GS Millwork in Parsons is informed of the latest developments in the expansion project proposed by...
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EMS Employees Assisted by State Salary Enhancement Bill
Tucker County EMS Director Amanda Simmons, left, and Tucker County Ambulance Authority Board President Dennis Filler, right, met with State...
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County Commission Holds First Meeting of 2024
Tucker County Commissioners Fred Davis, left, and Tim Knotts, right, voted Commissioner Mike Rosenau, center, to remain as Commission President...
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City of Parsons Addresses DEP Concerns
Zack Musgrove, pictured, from Thrasher Architecture, Engineering and Field Services, addresses the City of Parsons regarding the latest developments with...
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Riverwalk Controversy Goes to Court in Effort to Dismiss Eminent Domain Filing
Several lots in the Riverwalk Housing Development are the subject of an Eminent Domain filing by the Town of Davis....
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