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This Week in West Virginia History

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. Oct. 18, 1941: William “Billy” Cox was born in Wheeling. He is one of two bassists to have played regularly with legendary guitarist Jimi...

Economic Development Authority Addresses Wetlands Issues

Economic Development Authority Addresses Wetlands Issues

Rhiannon Dodge of RK&K outlines the Wetlands Delineation map to the Tucker County Development Authority and the Tucker County Commission during a meeting of the Board on August 17th. Executive Director of the Tucker County Development Authority describes the impact of the Wetlands Delineation at the Development Authority's meeting. By:...

Parsons Emergency Interconnection Project Set to Bid

Parsons Emergency Interconnection Project Set to Bid

Project Manager for the Thrasher Group Eric Sherrard and Staff Engineer Zac Musgrove addressed the Parsons City Council with updates on the Parsons-Hamrick PSD Emergency Interconnection Project. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Representatives from The Thrasher Group addressed the Parsons City Council.  Project Manager Eric Sherrard and Staff Engineer...

MGC October YOM Winners

 Mountaineer Garden Club Raffle

Congratulations to Heather Lantz, an elementary school teacher at TVEMS who won the fall arrangement raffled off by the Mountaineer Garden Club. The funds raised by the Garden Club will go towards supporting two children's attendance at the local 4-H Club camp in the summer of 2024.   

Development Authority Receives Updates

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate During the regular session meeting of the Tucker County Economic Development, the board received updates on the progress of the group from Executive Director Steve Leyh.     According to Leyh, the median home and sale prices are both still trending high within the county...

Cooking safety is the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week

CHARLESTON, W.V. – As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, the WV State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention”. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States....

2023 Big Bass Tournament Winner

2023 Big Bass Tournament Winner

Smith Mountain Lake was the scene for a dream come true for a couple of small town anglers from Parsons, WV.  Donald “Scott” Lycliter and his son Ashton Lycliter set out for a weekend of fishing in the 2023 Big Bass Tournament. The weekend trip started on Thursday, Sept. 28...

Five Rivers Public Library Newsletter

Five Rivers Public Library 301 Walnut St. Parsons WV 26287 304-478-3880 phone & Fax Email - help@fiverivers.wvlibrary.info  Hours Monday… 8:30 a – 6:30 p Tuesday… Friday 8:30 a – 5:00 p Saturday … 9:00 a - Noon *Check the Library web page, Facebook or call the library for updates.   October...

New State Program Aims to Develop Industrial Park Sites

New State Program Aims to Develop Industrial Park Sites

A new state program targeted to assist Industrial Park sites across the state including the Tucker County Industrial Park, pictured, has been funded by a one-time grant through the State Legislature. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate Executive Director of the Tucker County Development Authority Steve Leyh recently updated the...

Celebrate Historic Signs on October 6th in Davis

On October 6 the public is invited to a celebration of more than twenty-two new historic signs in the Tucker County, WV Town of Davis.  The program begins at 3:00 PM at the Davis Town Hall. The signs showcase the industrial heritage and immigrant families in the coal and timber...

Corricks Ford Battlefield Organization Dissolved

By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate   After 11 years in operation, the Corricks Ford Battlefield Association has been dissolved.  Roger Ware addressed the Parsons City Council to present a check for the remainder of the organizations funds to the council.  Ware presented the City with a check for $3,774.19...

The Smallest Church

The Smallest Church

On Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, Our Lady of the Pines and The Hope, Love and Charity Foundation will be hosting an open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our newest building, a Welcome Center with facilities, from 1 – 3 p.m.  There will be light refreshments provided.  Come and celebrate...

Development Authority Gain Useable Land

Development Authority Gain Useable Land

Members of the Tucker County Development Authority ponder the results of a wetlands mitigation recently completed on the land in the Industrial Park. By: Lydia Crawley The Parsons Advocate The Tucker County Development Authority heard the details of the recently completed Wetlands Delineation Report on the County Industrial Park at...

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