KINGWOOD — Although the votes aren’t final until the canvass is completed, Republican Paul “Moe” Pritt received 10,915 votes in his bid for sheriff, and his opponent, […]
Preston County
Preston County Commissioner Don Smith wins a second term
KINGWOOD — Unofficial election results show Preston County Commissioner Don Smith elected to another term. With 28 of 28 precincts reporting, Smith had 8,749 (77.40%) votes, while […]
Preston Schools 10-year plan up for public comment until Nov. 24
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools’ blueprint for the next 10 years is up for public comment. State code requires county school systems to write a Comprehensive Educational […]
Preston Commission updated on election night procedures
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners were updated Tuesday on how election night proceedings will be handled. “All general election results will be at the [Kingwood] Plaza; they […]
Preston’s virtual schools puts a heavier workload on classroom teachers
Wotring calls Preston educators ‘rock stars’ for enduring efforts KINGWOOD — For Preston County teachers, the virtual education process undertaken this year is a heavy workload. But […]
Preston has 20 new COVID cases in six days
KINGWOOD — “I really hope this is not a sign of what is to come with winter.” That was Preston County Health Department Director V.J. Davis’s response […]
New Preston circuit clerk sworn in
KINGWOOD — Lisa Leishman was sworn in Wednesday as Preston County’s new circuit clerk. Leishman will fulfill the remainder of the term of Circuit Clerk Betsy Castle, […]
Preston County employees get salary ‘adjustment,’ fire departments and arts funded
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 […]
Northern rail-trail opening celebrated
by Aldona Bird Newsroom@DominionPost.com KINGWOOD — Saturday afternoon, Preston County community members gathered at the new West Virginia Northern Rail-Trail Gateway, across from the Craig Civic Center […]
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. […]
