KINGWOOD — One of the first items on the Preston County Board of Education’s agenda this week was to congratulate Autumn Sheets for being chosen as Preston County […]
Government
State lawmakers intend to allocate millions of dollars for FAFSA funding
During a special session starting today, lawmakers expect to put millions of additional dollars into higher education funding in an attempt to support West Virginia students who […]
Special session on funding for human services set to be held Sunday
West Virginia lawmakers expect to convene for a special session starting Sunday, focusing on the state’s level of funding for human services plus additional surplus spending priorities. […]
PSC orders all water and sewer utilities to conduct cyber-threat assessment
The state Public Service Commission has ordered all water and sewer utilities to conduct a cyber threat vulnerability assessment within 60 days. The order was issued Thursday […]
Newburg food pantry offers unique service
NEWBURG — Preston County has a unique food pantry called Up With Newburg that is unlike the other county food pantries. This one delivers food to […]
Preston man charged after driving SUV into home
Trey Edward Cooley, 19, of Bruceton Mills, was charged with DUI with serious bodily injury after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a home. According to the […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 […]
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That […]
Statewide primary races: A look at the numbers
MORGANTOWN – In the GOP primary race for governor, winner Patrick Morrisey won 34 counties, runner-up Moore Capito took 10, and third-place finisher Chris Miller took 11. […]
Justice wins 51 counties in GOP U.S. Senate primary, Mooney takes 4; Democrat race more evenly divided, with Glenn Elliott coming out on top
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice took 51 of 55 counties in his landslide U.S. Senate primary race on Tuesday. The Democrat race was more evenly divided, with […]
