Brad Phillips Thomas, WV – Cortland Acres is pleased to announce Bradley W. Phillips as the new Director of Maintenance of Cortland Acres and all campus facilities. A long-time resident of Thomas and former owner of Phillips Electronics, Phillips brings critical knowledge to the position. “My wife and I decided to take...

LAKIN, W.Va. –  The West Virginia Department of Agriculture will be hosting a Farm Training Day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Lakin State Farm. The event is tentatively scheduled to be held outdoors and social distancing will be observed. There is no cost...

ELKINS, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) stocked the following waters with trout during the week of March 15: Anderson Lake Anthony Creek Bear Rocks Lake Beech Fork Tailwaters Big Clear Creek Blackwater River Buckhannon River Buffalo Fork Lake Bullskin Run Burnsville Tailwaters Cacapon Park Lakes Camp Creek Clear...

CHARLESTON, WV – A $6.7 million contract to build part of the Beckley Bypass was among construction contracts awarded by the West Virginia Division of Highways in March. Nine bridge repair or replacement projects were also awarded, including a $5.6 million contract for much-needed repairs and maintenance to the Veterans Memorial Bridge...

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is reconstructing  a road, parking lot, and trail rehabilitation project out at Camp 70 road in the town of Davis.  This is a Federal Highways project that will take place at the end of Camp 70 road where the road splits to the North...

ELKINS, WV – Most everyone recognizes that organ donation helps save lives – and just one person’s gift has the potential to help up to eight people while tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 50 people. April is designated at National Donate Life Month and the Leadership Team...

After graduating with the class of 2020, Macy Nestor took her side business of making and selling candy-coated apples to a full-time career, opening a new retail location in Thomas. By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate Macy Nestor, a 2020 graduate of Tucker County High School, began working out of...

Jessica Waldo and Donna Patrick with the Convention and Visitors Bureau expressed their feelings on the amusement and entertainment tax proposal, stating the tourists have been taxed enough. By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate West Virginia Senate Bill 415, written and proposed to allow County Commissions to impose amusement tax,...

Kaycie Stushek presented the Davis Town Council with opportunities through the W.Va. Community Development Hub and how they can help prepare for potential economic impact. By Heather Clower The Parsons Advocate  Councilwoman Cindy Robeson took the roll for the Davis Town Council meeting in the absence of Recorder Andy Snyder...