By Becky Jones As photographer for this year’s Preston High cap and gown pictures, my interaction with each graduate allowed me to see and hear things most people miss. This […]
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Trinity grads celebrate with outdoor ceremony
A golden sun was suspended in the air, on a mellow evening last month, as the Class of 2020 of Trinity Christian School went forth. Thirteen members strong, they were. […]
Face masks mandatory for graduation ceremonies
If you want to show your face at a Monongalia County high school graduation ceremony today, you’ll have to cover your face — before you can even get through the […]
WVU move-in schedule announced
West Virginia University’s residence halls will operate at normal capacity and provide a traditional residential experience for incoming freshmen, WVU’s Dean of Students said. “We expect each student — along […]
Monongalia County Commission suspends Saturday recycling program in favor of partnering with Westover
It appears as if Monongalia County’s Saturday recycling program — which has been on hiatus since mid-March due to COVID-19 — is not coming back. The takeaway from a Wednesday […]
Preston High runners holding on to hope that three-weeks, annual training camp won’t be canceled
KINGWOOD, W.Va. – It seems like high school sports in West Virginia can’t get ahead. While the majority of counties have resumed voluntary practices before the three-week slate in July, […]
Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp resigns after Justice cites inaccurate COVID-19 active case reporting
MORGANTOWN — Hours after complaining that active COVID-19 case numbers have been inaccurately reported, Gov. Jim Justice accepted the the resignation of State Health Officer and Bureau for Public Health […]
WVU football notebook: Neal Brown breaks down COVID-19 testing numbers within program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Neal Brown gave more insight into the program’s return with voluntary workouts during a Zoom call Wednesday afternoon, detailing aspects of the testing required […]
2020 Buckwheat Festival cancelled
Due to continued uncertainty and changing and challenging guidelines resulting from the COVID-19 virus, the Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (“KVFD”) membership has decided to cancel the 2020 Preston County Buckwheat […]
Preston checking daily on 150 people who may have been exposed to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — The five employees of the Preston County Health Department are checking 150 people daily in regards to possible COVID-19 exposure. Commission President Samantha Stone said Tuesday she’d like […]
