KINGWOOD — The Preston County Prosecuting Attorney’s office is seeking the forfeiture of $2,404 cash and various drugs seized during an arrest last year. The petition for forfeiture filed in […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Top 5 stories from Preston County: Levy, roads highlighted in 2018
KINGWOOD — The voice of the people rang loud and clear in Preston County during 2018, whether it was at the polls, the picket line or demanding better roads. Here, […]
Preston Commissioner Craig Jennings reflects on his career
KINGWOOD — Craig Jennings may be a little wistful Wednesday when, for the first time in 12 years, he doesn’t attend a Preston County Commission meeting. But it will be a […]
Fire destroys Kingwood garage; man escapes unhurt
KINGWOOD — A man awoken by the fire escaped a burning garage on Tunnelton Street in Kingwood early Sunday morning. Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) Chief Perry Barlow said four […]
Citynet works toward providing wireless broadband service to rural parts of Preston
KINGWOOD — Citynet has been testing the waters on providing wireless broadband service to rural areas of Preston County. Jim Martin, with Citynet, reported on Citynet’s efforts to the Preston […]
First-graders at Bruceton School give gifts to furry friends at Preston County Animal Shelter
KINGWOOD — Instead of exchanging gifts with each other, Bruceton School first graders bought gifts for Secret Santa Paws. Those paws reside at the Preston County Animal Shelter, where students […]
Terra Alta man threatens police, gathers weapons before being arrested
KINGWOOD — Police say a Terra Alta man assembled several weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and body armor, and warned them he wouldn’t be arrested without a fight. Jamie […]
Becky’s Hot Spot owner gets probation for robbing her own business
KINGWOOD — A woman’s clean record and lack of addiction helped net her probation instead of prison for robbing her own Hot Spot. Rebecca “Becky” Davis, 46, was sentenced by […]
Commissioners vote to exonerate Preston of $60K in property taxes
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners voted to exonerate the county of $60,785.36 in property taxes the assessor says it owes on the former Kinney Shoe property. A year ago, Assessor Connie […]
Preston Commission continues to seek meeting with state transportation secretary
KINGWOOD — State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith hasn’t agreed to meet with Preston commissioners by phone or in person, but they aren’t giving up. “They’ve done a great job of […]
