Celebrate West Virginia’s 160th birthday a little early by learning more about Preston County’s history and who and what came before us. On Sunday, Preston County History […]
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Morgantown charter school plans an expansion to Preston
The West Virginia Academy, the state’s first brick-and-mortar charter school, is expanding its Morgantown campus to Preston County. “This is a second campus and not a campus […]
Meeting date set to discuss PSD 1, Newburg project
KINGWOOD — A tentative meeting between Preston County commissioners, PSD1 and the town of Newburg has been set for 10:30 a.m. June 21. The meeting is to […]
Kingwood Water Works Board gives update on new generators
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Water Works Board held a short meeting Tuesday evening before going into executive session to discuss personnel. Potesta senior engineer Tim Rice, who […]
New multipurpose building moving forward in Preston County
KINGWOOD — The collaboration between the Preston County Commissioners and the Preston County Board of Health to build a new multipurpose building is moving forward. The proposed […]
PSD 1 considering expansion of Independence Road
BY JENIFFER GRAHAM KINGWOOD — Preston County PSD 1, located in Arthurdale, is considering an expansion that would take in part of Independence Road, according to Paige […]
230 volunteers take part in United Way’s 31st Annual Day of Caring in Preston, Mon
The area’s largest single-day volunteer project returned on Wednesday with a whopping 230 volunteers taking part in service projects all across Monongalia and Preston counties. The 31st […]
Board of ed discusses improvement projects
BY JENNIFER GRAHAM KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education met Monday in regular session with one board member, Jeff Zigrey not present. The secure front […]
Nursing home employee charged with stealing residents’ phones
A Kingwood nursing home employee is in jail after she allegedly stole several cell phones from elderly residents in her care. Preston County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to […]
Rowlesburg man in fair condition after rescue
An elderly man reported missing from the Rowlesburg area was found late Thursday morning after law enforcement, area search and rescue teams, and local volunteers scoured parts […]
