KINGWOOD — Preston County completed its canvass Wednesday with no changes in the overall winners. The final tally of 9,311 ballots cast equated to a 47.85% voter turnout for the […]
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Preston health officer urges people to notify health department of beach trips, be smart about testing
KINGWOOD — It is crucial that any Prestonian who has visited Myrtle Beach within the past two weeks contact the Preston County Health Department (PCHD) immediately and not go out […]
3 new Preston COVID-19 cases may be connected to beach trip
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Health Department announced three new COVID-19 cases Tuesday that may be related to a trip to a beach. The department did not say which beach […]
Preston courthouse to ease entry restrictions
KINGWOOD — Entry restrictions will ease Monday at the Preston County Courthouse Annex, but people are still asked to follow social distancing and other guidelines. Requirements to enter the courthouse […]
Canvass could decide 52nd House race
KINGWOOD — Provisional and last-minute absentee ballots could decide the fate of the Republican victor in the 52nd House of Delegate race. Preston County commissioners began canvassing the June election […]
Arthurdale Heritage, Inc. Repairs
Nonprofit raises $50K for new roof, beams ARTHURDALE — Thanks to a matching grant, much needed repair work is taking place at Arthurdale Heritage Inc. Darlene Bolyard, director of AHI, […]
Updated: Preston reconsidering outdoor graduation
UPDATE: 3 p.m. June 11, 2020 KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools is reconsidering an outdoor high school graduation and promises a decision will be made at the next board of […]
BOE hopes for more varied choices in summer meal boxes
KINGWOOD — As the summer food program for children begins in Preston County, the county board of education said it hopes for more variety in the food. On a 4-1 […]
Preston County Animal Shelter open to public, with some changes to service
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Animal Shelter is open to the public but with some changes due to COVID-19. Shelter secretary Samantha Hostutler said individuals interested in visiting the shelter […]
Buckwheat pageant debuts royalty
KINGWOOD — “This is not the pageant we imagined four months ago,” Preston County Buckwheat Festival 2020 General Chairman Buddy Turner said Saturday, but together we made it work. There […]
