KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners approved a one-time salary adjustment of $1,000 Tuesday for full-time workers and funds for some outside agencies. The $1,000 will go to full-time […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Fire that destroyed home of Tunnelton man accused of murder deemed ‘suspicious’
TUNNELTON — The state fire marshal has been called in to investigate a fire Tuesday that destroyed the home of a man accused of murder. Robert Joseph […]
High court upholds Tewalt’s strangulation conviction
Denies circuit’s lifetime protection order for victim KINGWOOD — The State Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Steven Tewalt and denied his motion for a new […]
Man accused in 2019 Preston County murder waives preliminary hearing
KINGWOOD— One of two people accused in the 2019 murder of Phillip “Bucky” Barlow has waived his preliminary hearing. By waiving the preliminary hearing in magistrate court […]
Kingwood pushing enforcement of junk ordinance
KINGWOOD — City court has been a busier place since Kingwood began stepping up enforcement of its junk ordinance. The ordinance addresses uncut grass and brush, as […]
Second person charged in Barlow murder in Preston County
Updated 3:34 p.m. Oct. 15 KINGWOOD — A second person has been charged in the 2019 murder of Phillip “Bucky” Barlow. A warrant was issued for Laura […]
Kingwood Council works to condemn four buildings
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council has referred four structures to the condemnation committee. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to begin the process of condemning the structures. They are at […]
Preston health department says if you trick or treat, follow CDC guidelines
KINGWOOD — If you’re going to join in trick or treating, follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. That was Preston Health Department Director V.J. […]
WEPCO loan officer accused of embezzling $157,950
KINGWOOD — A former loan officer with WEPCO Federal Credit Union is charged with embezzling $157,950. Bond was set at $15,000 for Nicole K. Moore, 37, of […]
Preston Schools face ‘devastating’ loss of funding because of COVID’s impact on enrollment
KINGWOOD — School systems across the state face a possible funding hit due to COVID-19, Preston School Superintendent Steve Wotring told the board of education Monday evening. […]
