KINGWOOD — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Stretch program doubles or triples benefits when they are spent at qualified West Virginia farmer’s markets, including two in […]
Author: William Dean, The Dominion Post
Discipline in schools a concern
Preston County Board of Education member Pam Feathers wants to take a look at the district’s discipline policy, particularly how it handles violent offenses. “I have a […]
Preston commission hears IT plans for next year
KINGWOOD — itMindshare, the company that handles Preston County’s IT infrastructure, presented its recommendations for the 2022-23 fiscal year at the most recent Preston County Commission meeting. […]
Preston parents upset about pro-vaccine message
KINGWOOD — Some Preston County parents are upset over the school district’s mask mandate and a health department visit to schools featuring a pro-vaccine message. At the […]
Local Black artist on the rise: Cydney Thomas shares her vision with others
MORGANTOWN — Cydney Thomas was always an artistic kid. The West Virginia University senior came to Morgantown to become a lawyer but changed her mind and switched […]
Sen. Sypolt recognized by state’s Farm Bureau
Sen. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, was the second-ever recipient of the West Virginia Farm Bureau’s Legislative Service Award. “I was really quite taken back by the whole thing,” […]
More broadband improvements coming to Preston County
KINGWOOD — More than $10 million in gigabit speed fiber internet is coming to Preston County, thanks to a pair of state grants and the required matching […]
Kingwood Elementary library flooded
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Elementary’s principal and a Preston County Board of Education member gave a thank you to everyone who helped when a flood caused by malfunctioning […]
Political husband and wife pair retiring
KINGWOOD — Two of Preston County’s elected representatives, the Sypolts, won’t seek re-election and have decided to retire from the state legislature. There were a number of […]
Raising pigeons brings joy to Morgantown woman
MORGANTOWN — White doves, also known as homing pigeons, symbolize peace, innocence and gentleness. Folks in the area of Northwestern Avenue, off Willowdale Road, might just see […]
