KINGWOOD — The Preston County Fireman’s Association is offering scholarships to teens 14-17 years old to attend the State Junior Firefighter Camp. Association President Craig Barlow and […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Zoning setback for new business
KINGWOOD — A business that applied for a license to act as a medical marijuana dispensary was among those considered this week by Kingwood Council. Christine McDonald […]
PSD 1 dam to be completed mid-March, weather permitting
KINGWOOD — Weather-permitting, the dam for the impoundment that supplies water to Public Service District 1 should be substantially complete by mid-March. That was the update PSD […]
Preston commissioners vote to get cyberattack insurance
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners took out insurance this week against any cyberattack on county systems — literally. County Administrator Kathy Mace told commissioners at their last meeting […]
Kingwood Council makes purchases
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council spent some of the new municipal tax this week and discussed ways to cut some expenses. Council voted to purchase a new street […]
No action taken to fix PHS track yet
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education learned more this week about the cost to fix the Preston High track. Arch Golis, of AG Sports Surfaces, […]
County continues to push state to fix roads
KINGWOOD — Charleston may have lost sight of the need to fix roads, but Preston commissioners said they haven’t. Commission President Samantha Stone said Tuesday that last […]
Private schools must follow guidelines
KINGWOOD — The State Department of Education oversees private schools in West Virginia, which are operated based on state policy and codes. Laurel Academy, in Preston County, […]
An inside look at Laurel Academy, a private school in Terra Alta
EDITOR’S NOTE: Laurel Academy recently sued the Preston County Board of Education, alleging it has harassed and defamed the school. On the advice of her attorney, Kristine […]
Broadband test pinpoints location off of phone app
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are urging everyone to take a new broadband speed test. Commissioner Don Smith, who is active on the Region VI Planning and Development […]
