KINGWOOD — Preston County’s representation in the State House of Delegates could change based on the results of the 2020 U.S. Census. Currently, portions of Preston and […]
Preston County
Preston Commissioners hear of need for drug, mental health services for residents
KINGWOOD — Addiction recovery options for Prestonians are limited, but work is being done to expand them, Preston County Commissioners learned Monday. Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith […]
Preston gets $65,000 grant to buy “extreme terrain” rescue vehicle
KINGWOOD — Neither snow, nor brush nor high water will be as great obstacles to Preston emergency services, once the county receives its MuddTrax. For several years, […]
Preston native returns to open chiropractic practice
KINGWOOD — After years away, chiropractor Charles Morris has returned to his hometown to practice. “I grew up in Kingwood,” Morris said. “Bill and Ruby Morris were […]
Preston Health Department joins Hep C research group
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department (PCHD) has joined a focus Hep C project. According to Board of Health Director V.J. Davis, a grant from Gilead, […]
Kingwood decides to board up Price Street building because of possible hazards
KINGWOOD — Concern for public safety led Kingwood Council to agree Tuesday to board up a downtown building. The Sweet Annie’s building on South Price Street has […]
Independence water project progresses in Preston County
NEWBURG – All but two rights-of-way signatures have been obtained for the Independence water project, according to Newburg Mayor Edgar Fortney. Fortney told council Tuesday that he […]
DOH updates Preston on road work
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners and representatives of the State Division of Highways (DOH) agreed Monday that the status of Preston County roads is improving, but there’s still […]
Kingwood Planning Commission discusses regulations for signs
KINGWOOD — Debate on changes in Kingwood’s ordinance regulating signs will continue. The city planning commission met Thursday for a public hearing and possible second vote on […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority buys equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority agreed to purchase a new Kawasaki UTV and a five-ton trailer to help with litter cleanup. Money for the […]
