Was held at the Hendricks Pavilion on July 2, 2023. Special prizes were given to: Oldest Carr man – Frank Carr, Oldest Carr woman – Joanne Carr, Youngest Carr boy – Easton Moats, Youngest Carr girl – Aurora Burns, Most recently married – Andrew and Melissa Burns, Longest married...
CHARLESTON — Thousands of students in the state recently have returned to college or are getting their first crack at higher education and many are set to look for employment to supplement their allowances. College is the first time many young adults are in charge of their own personal affairs,...
West Virginians, ages 13-18, can attend for free with a scholarship. CHARLESTON, WV – Scholarships are available for the 48th annual West Virginia Youth Environmental Conference, scheduled for October 6-8 at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County. Sponsored by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Youth Environmental Program, the...
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain will take the stage at the Tucker County Fair on Friday August 25th at 7 pm. At only 19 years old, Carson has made the most of his young career. In 2011, 8-year-old Carson made a guest appearance on NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Jay...
Duke A. McDaniel, left, presented the opening remarks prior to Judge Ryan being sworn in as the new 21st Judicial Circuit Court Judge for Mineral, Grant, and Tucker Counties. Ryan replaced retired Judge Nelson. Nelson retired in June after 15 years on the bench. Zeke and Ike Ryan held...
GEORGE, W.VA. -- In honor of National Health Center Week, the St. George Medical Clinic will celebrate Patient Appreciation Day at its two health center locations. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in Parsons (8591 Holly Meadows Road) and Canaan Valley (6368 Appalachian...
Belle Gregory Tucker County High School’s Belle Gregory joined teens from Ohio and West Virginia to convene YLA’s June 18-24 Leadership Summit at YLA Camp Horseshoe in Tucker County. During her time at Horseshoe, Gregory learned numerous leadership skills. She also met many new friends. “It’s a fun, exciting week...
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate 911 Director Michael Simmons informed the Tucker County Commission on that his department was receiving a first of its kind in the state early warning system to monitor the power and temperature of the 911 Center's server room. The measure was a response to...
The First United Methodist Church Women hosted a picnic for the new minister Rev. Julie Davis and husband Josh on July 13, 2023. The following people enjoyed a variety of delicious food and good fellowship: Deanna and Marvin Canfield, Barbara and Mont Miller, Dorothy Carr, Tucker Carr, Lill White, Sharon...
5th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll 5th Grade Honor Roll LYLA WHITE EVELYN BENNETT NEVAEH STOUT BUCKLEY MALCOM ZANE BRIGHT QUINTON TETER MYA ADAMS JAYAH KUYKENDALL KENNEDY AKER MADDISON PHILLIPS MARLEE EVANS BLAINE HOWELL ZAYNE HEDRICK NATHAN LOUK SYDNEY KNOTTS WHITLEY FOWLER LEVI LAMBERT BRAILYNN MARSH DEVIN WHITE ADDYSON PHILLIPS MATTHEW...
Dear Tucker County, May 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. This year's theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. Tucker County EMS responds...
Tammy (Nelson) Mook entering into Judge Courrier’s courtroom to set a date for her trial to begin. By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate The Honorable Judge James Courrier presided over cases for Tammy (Nelson) Mook, Bradley Henline, and Emily Heckler. Bradley Henline entering into Judge Courrier’s court. Mook was indicted...
This week’s photo is of a full moon, submitted by Bill Peterson.
Contact: Stan Bumgardner bumgardner@wvhumanities.org 304-346-8500 March 15, 2023 Pfc. Jessica Lynch receives the Purple Heart from Lt. Gen. James B. Peake, U.S. Army surgeon general, during a ceremony at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on July 21, 2003. Lynch also received the Bronze Star and the Prisoner of War Medal....
Washington, DC –U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $3,252,469 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The funding will support properly maintaining, monitoring and upgrading underground storage...
This week’s photo, submitted by Carol Carver, was taken on WV32, heading in to Davis.
This week’s photo of Sandy and Frenchie’s yard, in Davis was submitted by Carrie Hawkins
This week’s photo, of Cheat River at St. George, was submitted by Sheila Parsons Clark; the picture of Shavers Fork River, taken from the town bridge, was submitted by Teri Cayton; the photo of Porter’s Falls, at Hambleton, was taken by Lana Oaster.
The Tygart Valley Shrine Club had their Christmas Dinner December 10, 2022, at the Parsons Senior Center with a great dinner, gifts and fun time for everyone.
Planning Commission members discussing the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives. (Picture is from previous meeting.) By: Jennifer Britt The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Planning Commission is moving forward with updating the existing Comprehensive Plan. The original document was approved by the Tucker County Commission in December of 2012 with...
