NEWBURG — After a 12- year struggle, the Independence water project is complete. Newburg has worked toward providing water to the neighboring unincorporated community of Independence since […]
Preston County
Preston Chamber names new officers and board member
Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce announced the election of Michael McGovern as president of the organization. McGovern, director of operations and events at […]
Friends of Cheat plans trail-head, scenic bridge overlook for Cheat River Rail-Trail
This is the first of a series on Friends of Cheat’s trail and creek reclamation plans. MORGANTOWN — An abandoned railroad trestle and an empty lot that […]
Preston School calendar has staggered return to school for students
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools unveiled what it hopes is the final school calendar this week. An earlier back-to-school plan was discarded after Gov. Jim Justice set […]
Preston Commission will move so public and media can attend meetings again
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners are moving to a meeting space that will allow the public and press to attend for the first time since March. On […]
Preston Commissioners allocate carryover money for contingencies, regional jail costs, contributions
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission ended the 2019-2020 fiscal year with $402,715 in unencumbered funds and put about half of it in contingencies. County Administrator Kathy […]
Lexington Coal proposal disappoints families
Contract does not cover lifetime water service payments NEWBURG — A proposal to provide a permanent water source for four Newburg families whose wells were compromised by […]
Preston County election big spenders
KINGWOOD — The big spenders in county elections were in the Republican primary for sheriff, but big spending didn’t equal a win. Campaign financial reports for the […]
Preston county commissioners ask DOH for list of planned road work
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission is asking the State Division of Highways (DOH) to provide copies of projected road work discussed during a meeting Tuesday. During […]
3 test positive in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Only three of the 730 people tested for COVID-19 July 10-11 in Preston County tested positive for the virus. Preston County Health Department Administrator V.J. […]