KINGWOOD — After a rain-drenched start, the skies cleared Friday for the 77th Annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival. Temperatures hovered in the 60s most of the day, […]
Author: Kathy Plum, The Dominion Post
Convicted Preston murderer asks for new judge in appeal
KINGWOOD — A hearing for convicted murderer Richard Knotts ended quickly Wednesday after his attorney said they will ask for a new judge. Knotts, 58, is serving […]
Kingwood threatens action if building not repaired
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is discussing taking action next month if the owners of a downtown building don’t make repairs so a fence around it can be […]
Preston to offer free alert system using text, voice calls
KINGWOOD — Preston County Office of Emergency Management will soon offer residents a free alert system specific to their address. Preston OEM/911 Director Duane Hamilton told Preston […]
Preston votes to hold fact-gathering meetings to consider 2 school closures
TUNNELTON — The Preston County Board of Education voted 3-1 Monday to conduct public meetings to hear comments and gather information before deciding whether to vote on […]
Royalty Banquet kicks off Buckwheat Festival
KINGWOOD — Volunteers from past Buckwheat Festivals live on in each year’s event, said speakers at Sunday’s Royalty Banquet for the 77th Preston County Buckwheat Festival. Pastor […]
Terra Alta man accused of striking 3 Preston cruisers could face charges in 3 states
KINGWOOD — Preston County Sheriff’s Deputies are charging a man accused of striking three Preston cruisers in an incident Friday that led through three states. Jeremy Andrew […]
Judge refuses to alter bond for Preston woman accused of planning robbery of her business
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer refused to modify the conditions of bond Thursday for a woman accused of helping to plan the robbery of her […]
Insurance settles Preston suit out of court with man who said deputies damaged car
KINGWOOD — The county’s insurance has settled out of court with a North Carolina man who said Preston deputies damaged his car while searching it. Brent Kipp, […]
Homeowners charged with arson of Fairmont home
KINGWOOD — A couple is charged with burning their house in Fairmont and collecting the insurance money. Brittany Marie Drake Metheny, 26, and Christopher Carlton Metheny, 35, […]
