KINGWOOD — The final big project in the 2016 Kingwood Pool and Park plan is an amphitheater. “When our park architect toured the property back in 2016, […]
Author: Jeniffer Graham, The Dominion Post
WVU student wants to test drinking water storage tanks
KINGWOOD — A West Virginia University civil and environmental engineering master’s student said she will take water samples from the city’s drinking water distribution system storage tanks, […]
Kingwood working to repair sewer line break, discusses other repairs and funding
KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood is working to repair a sewer line break that left the courthouse annex without sewer service Tuesday. The break is located […]
Annual Buckwheat Festival kicks off next weekend
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 […]
Kingwood Council OKs use of ARPA funds by water board
KINGWOOD — Members of Kingwood City Council voted to allow Kingwood Water Board to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for soft costs. “We’ll still be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Buckwheat goes green: Recycling bins will be placed on festival grounds
KINGWOOD — Recycling at the Buckwheat Festival was among the topics discussed at the Wednesday evening meeting of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority. Don Smith, board […]
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 […]
Annual festival brings people from all over to enjoy dinner and fun
ROWLESBURG — For 61 years, Rowlesburg Park has been the place to be on Labor Day. “This is Rowlesburg’s modern day claim to fame and visitors come […]
