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West Virginia looking for solutions at right guard

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s biggest offensive void is a secret to no one. “If this West Virginia offense has any weaknesses,” ESPN play-by-play man Anish Schroff noted during Saturday’s telecast, “it’s the interior of the offensive line.” More specifically, right ...

Area teams hoping to remain in playoff picture as season comes to an end

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — It’s tough being on the outside looking in. Unfortunately, it’s a feeling our area teams know well this fall. Entering Week 7, only University had played their way into the top 16 of the WVSSAC Playoff Rankings - meaning if the season had ended after Week 6, the ...

51st District race shows democrats top money map

MORGANTOWN — Twelve candidates are running for the five seats of the House of Delegates 51st District: Five Republicans, five Democrats and two from third parties. The current delegation is three Democrats and two Republicans. Overall, the Democrats — incumbents and challengers — have ...

Preston 911/Emergency Management to host open house on Friday

KINGWOOD — Ever wonder what it would be like to be the person answering the phone in an emergency? Tour the Preston 911/Emergency Management center Friday and find out. “We have a lot of people who don’t really understand what the job actually is, and we just felt that having an open ...

Preston Commissioners pass lawn, bell policy and procedures

KINGWOOD — Beginning Jan. 1, all those who want to use the Preston County Courthouse lawn or ring the historic 1870 bell will have to register in advance. The county commission adopted policy and procedures for use of the lawn and bell last week. Up until now, anyone who wanted to use the ...

Non-partisan voters increase, last day to register is Oct. 16

KINGWOOD — There has been some change in the numbers of Preston County voters registered to vote since the 2016 election, including more voters choosing the non-partisan route. Lynette Scott Shahan, deputy clerk at the Preston County Clerks Office, said voter registration numbers are ...