KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission proposes to eliminate funding for the county health department, volunteer fire departments and economic development in its 2020-21 budget. Commissioners will […]
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Preston County suspends homework, meal deliveries for the rest of the week
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools suspended meal and homework deliveries to students for the rest of this week but said a way will be found to ensure […]
Preston County has first confirmed COVID-19 case; health dept. says not contracted in Preston
UPDATE: The Preston County Health Department said Wednesday that the county resident who tested positive for coronavirus did not contract the virus in Preston County. The department announced […]
Kingwood loses downtown businesses
KINGWOOD — Within the past three months, Price Street in Kingwood has lost three businesses. Vapor Hut closed its doors in December. In January, the Brew Ha […]
Man finds 210-year-old document stamped with the Napoleonic seal
KINGWOOD — Many people dream about what they would do if they found something that connects their family to a historical figure. Jean Guillot, who owns The […]
Commissioners discuss budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are working with shrinking dollars as they plan for the 2020-21 budget, while the sheriff’s department worries about competing with other agencies for […]
Restaurants still offering take-out
KINGWOOD — Preston area restaurant owners said they are staying open to serve the public through pick-up meals and deliveries. They also hope to lessen the economic […]
Preston County Commission declares state of emergency
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission declared a state of emergency Wednesday and closed the courthouse annex to walk-ins. The state of emergency will be in effect […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry serves 500 on first Preston trip
KINGWOOD — Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry’s first visit to Preston County saw 250 households receiving food. According to Tammy Laney, coordinator for Food for Preston, […]
Preston High student wants leaks repaired
Voices concerns for classmates before BOE at Monday meeting KINGWOOD — Preston High student government sent an envoy with a message to the Preston County Board of […]
