KINGWOOD — Three people were charged Friday after police found drugs, guns, knives and swords in a car with a man wanted for violating parole. Christopher Lee Lyons, 36, of […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Attorneys argue over admissible evidence in man’s murder trial
KINGWOOD — Attorneys argued Friday over whether some evidence will be allowed into the trial of Joseph Harrison. Harrison’s trial in the May 8, 2018, stabbing death of his wife, […]
Preston BOE discusses maintenance needs, including deteriorating track
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education discussed a deteriorating track, leaky roof and other maintenance needs this week. “I think we need to come back to you next […]
Kingwood council considers new property code
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council discussed the advantages of adopting the International Property Maintenance Code Tuesday. Council placed the code on the agenda for the next council meeting for further discussion. […]
Preston BOE renews Wotring’s schools contract
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education voted Monday to renew Superintendent Steve Wotring’s contract for another four years. The new contract will run through June 30, 2024, and […]
PSD 1 update
KINGWOOD — For more than two years, Preston County Public Service District 1 (PSD 1) has struggled with replacement water sources while awaiting completion of a dam. The dam, at […]
Man who fled scene, hit police cruisers sentenced on six misdemeanor charges
KINGWOOD — A Marine’s service earned him a break in Preston Circuit Court Thursday, but it came with a warning not to throw away this chance. Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer […]
Preston County launches new effort to collect unpaid property taxes
KINGWOOD — Preston County is launching a new effort to collect unpaid personal property taxes. Chief Tax Deputy Jennifer Lewis told Preston County commissioners about the plan at this week’s […]
Passed resolution makes Preston Second Amendment sanctuary county
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday, making the county a Second Amendment sanctuary. The motion passed 3-0. Commissioner Dave Price asked the commission to consider the action […]
State court upholds sex abuse sentence
KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court of Appeals has upheld the prison sentence for a Preston man convicted of sexual abuse. In March 2017, David Nestor was indicted by the […]
