ETAM — Two companies have shown an interest in purchasing the Etam Earth Station in Preston County. The earth station has been on sale since at least 2018 with no […]
Preston County
Four new COVID-19 cases from Myrtle Beach trip confirmed in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Four more COVID-19 cases associated with a senior vacation in Myrtle Beach were confirmed Thursday by the Preston County Health Department. Another new confirmed case is unrelated to […]
Preston Health Department awaits final test results from Myrtle Beach trip
KINGWOOD — Preston County “has the potential to really blow up” with COVID-19 cases, as more are confirmed among travelers returning from Myrtle Beach, the health department said Wednesday. Gov. […]
Preston finishes canvass
KINGWOOD — Preston County completed its canvass Wednesday with no changes in the overall winners. The final tally of 9,311 ballots cast equated to a 47.85% voter turnout for the […]
Preston courthouse to ease entry restrictions
KINGWOOD — Entry restrictions will ease Monday at the Preston County Courthouse Annex, but people are still asked to follow social distancing and other guidelines. Requirements to enter the courthouse […]
McGrew farm market to open
Live music, tours, yard sale and more also set for Saturday KINGWOOD — The Preston County farm market will open for the first time this year 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the […]
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Repairs
Nonprofit raises $50K for new roof, beams ARTHURDALE — Thanks to a matching grant, much needed repair work is taking place at Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Darlene Bolyard, director of AHI, […]
COVID requirements in Preston County cause tension for residents and businesses
KINGWOOD — Not everyone in Preston County is onboard with COVID-19 restrictions, saying being required to follow them violates their rights. But, said a West Virginia University law professor, there […]
Paul ‘Moe’ Pritt wins Republican nominee for sheriff of Preston County
KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, candidates for Preston sheriff took time Wednesday to thank their supporters. Three Republicans and one Democrat vied for […]
Preston voter turnout up from May 2018 Primary
KINGWOOD — Preston had an estimated voter turnout of 46.73% Tuesday. And ballots from some of the county’s 19,466 registered voters are still coming in, County Clerk Linda Huggins said […]
