KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Commission were provided information about the Rank One Computing (ROC) Smart Community Initiative during their Tuesday meeting. Jessica Sell, vice president of Congressional […]
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Kingwood Recycling Center set to tighten security measures
KINGWOOD — Changes are coming to the Kingwood Recycle Center. Kingwood Mayor Jean Guillot said people are dumping their garbage in the city’s recycling bins. He said the city will […]
Commission discusses plans to help those effected by the closing of Allegheny Wood Products
KINGWOOD — Approximately 125-150 Prestonians have lost their jobs with the Feb. 23 closing of Allegheny Wood Products. During this week’s Preston County Commission meeting, Roberta Baylor, executive director of […]
Commission discusses concerns about courthouse
KINGWOOD — The Preston County courthouse was once again a point of discussion during a Tuesday meeting of the Preston County Commission. Water was found on the ground floor, which […]
Preston BOE votes to opt back in opioid settlement
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Education voted to opt back into the McKinsey & Company LLC opioid settlement. The decision was made after receiving a memorandum […]
Several Preston students place in state Science and Engineering Fair
The West Virginia Science and Engineering Fair was held Saturday at Fairmont State University’s Falcon Center Gym. First place projects/winners will advance to the West Virginia State Science and Engineering […]
Commission updated on courthouse renovation work
KINGWOOD — The bids to reconstruct the second floor of the Preston County Courthouse will be out by April 15, according to Michael Mills, managing principal of the Mills Group […]
Scott Ford marks 40 years in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Since Aug. 20, 1984, Scott Shaffer has been serving the automotive needs of his customers. Shaffer, who owns Scott Ford at 17812 Veterans Memorial Highway in Kingwood, is […]
Prominent people of color come from Preston County
KINGWOOD — Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president […]
Right From the Start aims to help guide mothers and children to healthier lives
KINGWOOD — Right From the Start (RFTS) is a statewide program that helps West Virginia mothers and their babies lead healthier lives. Rita McNair, a registered nurse and designated care […]




