KINGWOOD — The first Preston County Buckwheat festival was held in 1938 as a way to promote the local buckwheat industry. Buckwheat had been a staple crop since the early […]
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Preston Chamber offers digital marketing series
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Visit Mountaineer Country CVB to offer members a four-part digital marketing series. The series featured best practices to stand […]
Repairs to sheriff’s offices moving along
KINGWOOD — Work is ongoing at the Preston County Sheriff’s Department, according to Joe LaRue, county facility manager. LaRue updated commissioners on repairs to the damage done by a December […]
Preston hosts day of service and remembrance for Sept. 11
KINGWOOD — A national day of service and remembrance for Sept. 11 was held at 1 p.m. Sunday on the courthouse square. The event was part of a nationwide project […]
Larew: Sheriff’s department repairs progressing
KINGWOOD — Progress is being made with repairs at the Preston County Sheriff’s Office, according to Joe Larew, county facility manager. During last week’s commission meeting, members of the Deputy […]
Parents, teachers to receive survey about report cards
KINGWOOD — Preston County parents, teachers and staff will receive a survey from the board of education soon. During an earlier meeting, board member Cross Kisner called for a recommendation […]
Bruceton School secretary ready to start the new school year
BRUCETON MILLS — Schools in Preston County start the new academic year Monday and Susan Moran will be ready to go. She has been an employee of Preston County Schools […]
Council asked to consider a committee to continue Blueprint Communities activities
KINGWOOD — The Blueprint Communities Program is wrapping up its efforts in Preston County, according to Kathy Mace. Mace asked Kingwood City Council members to endorse the appointment of a […]
Storm damage reported in Preston County
BY MIKE NOLTING A Monday afternoon storm in Preston County, that may have been part of a tornado toppled trees and knocked down powerlines. Storms inched into the area just […]
Lawsuit filed against Preston County E911 is second complaint this year with same allegations
A civil suit filed in Preston County Circuit Court earlier this week makes numerous allegations against Preston County E911, the agency that controls and operates the 911 emergency dispatch facilities […]
