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Moonshine Memories Come to Life at Courthouse
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The play, Moonshine Memories, written by Tom Rodd, was based on the life and legal woes of Tucker County native Albert “Ab” Crossland and was a project of the Friends of the Blackwater, a non-profit organization based in Tucker County. The play starred Tom Yokum as Ab Crossland. […]
Hillbilly Fun is West Virginia’s Best Mobile Party Entertainment
Hillbilly Fun is West Virginia’s Best Mobile Party Entertainment! They have the newest, biggest and most high-tech party fun in West Virginia! Inflatables ranging from obstacle courses to a giant monster truck. HillBilly fun will also be bringing a mechanical bull! Accompanying the inflatables and the mechanic bull and a gaming arena, is an amusement […]
5th annual MUD BOG on Saturday, August 26th
The Tucker County Fair will be hosting the 5th annual MUD BOG on Saturday, August 26th at Camp Kidd in Parsons, WV. Racing will begin at 1 PM. Spectators can begin entering the gates at 11 AM and the cost is $10 with children 12 and under free. There will be handicap parking available! There […]
Carson Peters and Iron Mountain will take the stage at the Tucker County Fair on Friday August 25th at 7 pm
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 Leno”, in which he performed […]
Animal Shelter in Need of Dog Walkers
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate “We’re pretty full, we’re pretty busy,” Tucker County Animal Shelter Director Bailey Falls said. “Its that time of year.” Falls presented an update to the Tucker County Commission on July 26th. During her presentation, she reiterated the need for volunteers to walk dogs at the facility. “We still […]
Ryan Sworn in as Circuit Court Judge
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Honorable Robert Edward Ryan was sworn in as the new 21st Judicial Circuit Judge for Mineral, Grant, and Tucker Counties at the Grant County Courthouse. Ryan was appointed to replace Circuit Judge Nelson following Nelson’s retirement the end of June. At the Investiture Ceremony, the Honorable […]
State Releases First Draft of Digital Equity Plan
By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate West Virginia Office of Broadband has released the first draft of the State’s Digital Equity Plan as a part of the State’s five year plan to roll out broadband internet coverage to the entirety of West Virginia residents. “West Virginia is ready to conquer the digital divide. For […]
Mountaineer Garden Club
Mountaineer Garden Club welcomed WV Garden Club state president, Martha Hilton and Tygart Valley District Director, Patricia Mays, to their annual August picnic at the home of Ben and Jean Long. At the conclusion of the picnic lifetime membership certificates were awarded to Linda Hockman, Sharon Kidwell and Jean Long. Diamond Membership certificates were awarded […]
Road Closure
County Route 17, Smoky Hollow Road, Tucker County, will be closed beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, thru Friday, August 18, 2023 County Route 17, (Smoky Hollow Road), Tucker County, approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection of County Route 1 7 and WV 72 near Parsons, WV, will be closed for construction work associated with Corridor […]
Tucker County’s Waybright to Receive WV Women in Agriculture Award
Jenningston, WV – Since West Virginia’s beginning, agriculture has played an important part in its development. Agritourism has now become a way to keep traditions alive and many women in agriculture are paving the way for a better future. Marsha Waybright is one of them. She will be awarded the 2023 West Virginia Women in Agriculture Award at the […]
A No-Cost Service to Help Control Erosion
Friends of the Cheat (FOC) is seeking property owners interested in complimentary tree plantings in the riparian areas(the areas directly next to a stream or river) of their property. By planting trees in these areas, FOC hopes to help reduce stream bank erosion, sedimentation, bank instability, and bank loss in the Cheat River watershed. […]
WV IJDC announces funding for Davis Wastewater Treatment Project
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced the council approved technical reviews and requests to pursue funding for an additional 11 sewer and water projects. The approval of these reviews and requests helps cities, municipalities and public service districts save taxpayer money and keep their projects moving. Among those are the […]
2023 Governor’s Conference On Tourism To Be Held At Canaan Valley Resort
Davis, W.Va. — The annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism is scheduled to take place September 10 through September 13 at Canaan Valley Resort in Tucker County. Tourism professionals and aspiring students are invited to join this year’s event, promising an unmatched experience in one of the state’s most breathtaking locations. Nestled in the heart […]
Eastern WVCTC Welcomes Lauren Arbaugh to the Workforce Education Department
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Lauren Michelle Arbaugh has been hired at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College as the Workforce Education Program Coordinator. Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Arbaugh now resides in Hardy County with her husband, Sheldon, who also serves as Vice Chair on Eastern’s Board of Governors. “I adore my wonderful husband, Sheldon, and […]
St. George Medical Clinic Celebrates Patient Appreciation Day on Aug. 10
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 Highway). Food trucks will be […]
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: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Aug. 9, 1916: A storm front from the northwest dumped nearly six inches of rain in less than five hours on the headwaters of Cabin Creek in eastern Kanawha County; 71 […]
Myers Wins Five National Title’s at The World’s Miss Tourism National Pageant
Bridgeport, West Virginia – Jaelyn Myers from Harrison County, formerly of Parsons, West Virginia, traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to compete with contestants from different parts of the World at The World’s Miss Tourism National Pageant. Jaelyn competed for the titles in Cover-Girl, Cover Model Photo, Media Photo Model, Super- Model, All American-Model, Interview, Photogenic, […]
Tucker County Teen at YLA Leadership Summit
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 to spend your week and make new […]
DMC increases access to behavioral health
ELKINS, WV – Davis Medical Center welcomes Dr. Lauren DeMarco, psychiatrist. Dr. DeMarco will provide outpatient behavioral health care beginning August 1 at a clinic on the Davis Medical Center campus, 213 Main Street, Elkins. Outpatient psychiatry is a new and highly anticipated specialty offered as part of DMC’s overall Behavioral Health program. “Nearly 1 […]
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