KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt died Monday at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was running unopposed for reelection in ...
AccuWeather is calling for a high of 77 in Terra Alta Thursday, with sunshine and perhaps a passing shower in the afternoon. This, however, isn’t just another weather report for the mountain town in Preston County. Because this is the day people will gather at the Arthur H. Wright ...
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many new hobbies were adopted. For four retired friends, respite was found in learning to forage in the forests of West Virginia. Inspired by a growing interest in the practice, they formed The Foraging Queens, a group dedicated to volunteer work and ...
The Dominion Post Editorial Board met with candidates for Preston County’s Board of Education Tuesday. We spoke with Debra Felton, Michael Hovatter, Robert “Mac” McCrum and Shelley Miller. Beth Noss was not able to join us. There are three seats open: one each in District 1, District ...
KINGWOOD — Work continues on financial statements for the Preston County Sheriff’s Department. Melissa Hardy, a CPA working with the department, told Preston County Commission this week that both she and Sheriff Paul Pritt are working to straighten out a mistake. Earlier, Pritt ...
Heavy rains have made their way through the region during the past few days, dousing the area with an average of 2 inches of rain and causing severe flooding in several locations. The conditions have led to road and school closures throughout the area. “We’ve seen and have reports of ...