Workers continue repairs Monday to the Interstate 79 Halleck Road overpass. More than two years ago, metal I-beam braces were installed in spots to add support underneath. From underneath, crumbling seams […]
Local Government
Preston County Health Department considers building new facility
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department is researching the possibility of building a new health department facility. At the commission’s Tuesday meeting, PCHD Director V.J. Davis told commissioners his […]
Fairness WV and others call for support from representatives
Outspoken advocates for the Equality Act suggested senators and delegates need to publicly show support for the bill to help get it passed. The bipartisan Equality Act will update federal […]
West Virginia Folklife Program presents pair of virtual apprenticeship showcases
CHARLESTON — On two weekdays in June, The West Virginia Folklife Program, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, will present two virtual showcases, featuring participants in its 2020-2021 […]
West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program urges motorists to exercise caution as busy vacation season begins
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program urges motorists to obey all traffic laws as they return to the roadways this Memorial Day holiday, following extended closures due […]
Remembering Jeff: Granville says goodbye to deputy municipal court clerk
You can learn a lot about a guy from his Facebook page. Such as this posting from June 14, 2019, on the page of Jeff Gilchrist, the deputy municipal court […]
Kingwood Council discusses paving, garbage rates, and dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Three city streets and the Civic Center parking lot will be paved soon. At their meeting Tuesday evening, council members voted 5-1 to pave North Locust Street, Larue […]
Preston residents discuss water issues with commissioners
KINGWOOD — A group of concerned residents met with commissioners Tuesday to discuss water problems in the Marquess area. The group requested a million dollars for a project that would provide […]
Star City Council considers variance over rezoning
STAR CITY — Star City Council considered a variance as an alternative to rezoning the property at 444 Westwood Ave., Block C, Lots 9 and 10 from Residential to Commercial […]
Veterans update Preston commissioners about courthouse memorial
KINGWOOD — Two members of Vietnam Veterans Post 977 gave Preston commissioners an update at Tuesday’s meeting about the memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn. Veterans Bill Benson […]
