Preston News and Journal

07/18/2025

Free to read: Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County is a stargazer’s dream 🌌✨ — 10,000 acres of old‑growth forest and an official International Dark Sky Park since 2021.

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/discover-the-dark-skies-of-watoga-state-park-in-west-virginia/article_f7525e4c-511e-11ef-8dd0-738fde422e8d.html

Watoga State Park in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, offers an exceptional stargazing experience under the darkest skies in the Mid-Atlantic. This 10,000-acre park, filled with old-growth forests, has been recognized

07/18/2025

Free to read: A WVU economist says uncertainty beats locking in bad tariff policies—new chatter on tariffs has renewed fears even as trade tensions were easing. 📉

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-university-economist-says-uncertainty-better-than-bad-tariff-policy-set-in-stone/article_6edefa7d-bfa2-4962-be89-91e3ae7c9f58.html

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — New talk of tariffs has reinvigorated fears over the impacts of far-reaching tariffs just weeks after trade tensions began to cool.

07/18/2025

Free to read: Stay cool this summer with refreshing infused waters! 🌿🥒🌞 Add herbs or veggies like asparagus for a vitamin boost — no sugar, just hydration & health.

https://www.wvnews.com/theet/lifestyles/bon_appetit/fare-report-cucumber-mint-water-is-refreshing-and-healthy/article_2e5f27c5-458e-4db5-879b-7e1239419b5d.html

During warm, summer months hydration is important. Though a glass of ice water will do the trick, I enjoy the addition of herbs, vegetables, or herbs to create a satisfying

07/18/2025

📣 The Preston County News & Journal is Looking for Local Writers! 📝📸🎥

Are you passionate about your community? Do you love storytelling, sports, or capturing the action with a camera?

The Preston County News & Journal is looking for freelance writers in our area to help cover local events, sporting events, and community happenings. This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys writing, photography, and/or video, and wants to help highlight the people and stories that make our communities shine.

🗒️ What We’re Looking For:
• Writers who know and care about their local area
• Ability to cover local events, high school sports, and community news
• Photography and/or video skills a plus
• Reliable and deadline-driven

💵 Compensation: Rate is determined per assignment and based on experience.

Help us tell the stories that matter—right from your own backyard!

📧 To apply, send your resume, writing samples, and photo/video examples to [email protected]

07/18/2025

Free to read: Gov. Morrisey says a decision on a federal disaster declaration for June’s West Virginia flood-impacted counties is expected “soon.” 🌧️

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/morrisey-awaits-white-house-decision-on-west-virginia-flood-disaster-declaration/article_4a4be983-0f32-496c-b4a8-361de23b7aef.html

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey expects the White House to make a decision regarding federal disaster declaration for West Virginia counties impacted by June flooding "soon," according

07/18/2025

Man wanted on drug charges from Frederick County, Maryland, arrested in Preston County.

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — The Preston County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Thursday at 2732 Aurora Pike in Preston County and arrested a man wanted in Maryland on

07/18/2025

Free to read: The WV House Health & Human Resources chair has outlined two key focus areas for next year’s legislative session. 🏛️✨

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-del-evan-worrell-outlines-maha-inspired-health-priorities-for-2026-session/article_80d4bf4e-6cda-451c-9cdf-60701bb6eb2d.html

CHARLESTON (WV News) — The chair of the West Virginia House of Delegates Health and Human Resources Committee has outlined two areas of focus for next year’s legislative session.

07/18/2025

Free to read: A federal disaster declaration for WV counties hit by June flooding could be approved by early next week, says Sen. Shelley Moore Capito. 🌧️

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/capito-white-house-expected-to-approve-west-virginia-flood-disaster-declaration-next-week/article_09495f7e-cfd9-4792-a62e-2f4389d20389.html

WASHINGTON (WV News) — The White House is expected to approve a request for a federal disaster declaration for West Virginia counties impacted by June flooding by “early next week,”

07/18/2025

WVDOT reports expected traffic delays in part of Preston County starting Monday.

KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WV News) — There will be a traffic delay on County Route 5/7, Shady Grove Road, from the junction of W.Va. 26, to the junction of County Route

07/18/2025

WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute joins nationwide effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients.

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — The WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) is joining leading clinics nationwide in a pioneering effort to improve post-acute care for traumatic brain injury patients through

07/17/2025

Free to read: GameChanger proposes over $1M for GameChanger University, a new online platform offering opioid and fentanyl prevention education to public, private & home‑schooled students across West Virginia. 💻🌟

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/gamechanger-plans-to-launch-innovative-prevention-education-platform-gamechanger-university/article_7b2c731a-5dc0-42fa-8e73-bae4839719ce.html

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The GameChanger Board of Directors is proposing budgeting an amount exceeding $1 million toward the development of GameChanger University, a groundbreaking online platform designed to provide state-of-the-art

07/17/2025

Free to read: Midweek crowds lined up at Hillbilly Hotdogs in LeSage — not just for the famous WV dogs, but for the wild, quirky roadside attraction it’s become. 🌭🤠

https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/the-homewrecker-returns-to-hillbilly-hotdogs/article_fafd369d-28e4-4ff1-b0b6-a0a18eda87bc.html

It was the middle of the week at Hillbilly Hotdogs in LeSage, about 10 miles north of Huntington. People were lined up outside, waiting to get lunch inside and get