From the Pecos Valley Newsroom: 8 Museums To Participate In Museum Day Roswell
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 6:14am CDT
WQBE News: Tourism provides a big economic boost to West Virginia
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 3:23am CDT
The tourism industry in West Virginia is booming, with the West Virginia Department of Tourism announcing a historic $9 billion economic impact in 2024. Contributing to the rise in impact is the over 77 million people who visited the Mountain State, a 2 million increase over the previous year. Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby told Eyewitness News that a multifaceted approach is what has helped make West Virginia a destination for many on the East Coast. There is West Virginia advertising in Tampa, New York, and Myrtle Beach, where direct flights are offered. According to the Department of Tourism those 77 million visitors spent over $6 billion in the state, and to break that down even further that’s around $18 million spent every single day. The states motto of Wild and Wonderful is one of the aspects continuing to bring in millions of visitors every year.
WQBE News: Renovations are underway at the Lowe Hotel
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 3:23am CDT
A big upgrade is coming for one of Mason County’s most historic landmarks. The Lowe Hotel in downtown Point Pleasant is set for a major renovation after being bought by a new developer less than a year ago.
The project will add around 70 guest rooms and six new storefronts. Leaders hope it will provide a huge boost for the local economy, creating jobs, bringing visitors downtown, and generating hotel tax revenue for community improvements.
The Lowe Hotel is expected to reopen in the fall of 2027.
WQBE News: Henry becomes the state’s Director of External Affairs
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 3:22am CDT
Governor Patrick Morrisey recently announced Tyler Henry as the Director of External Affairs. He’ll maintain relationships with external stakeholders that help advance the Governor’s policy and legislative priorities, according to the governor’s office. Previously, Henry was the Deputy State Director for the West Virginia chapter of Americans for Prosperity where he was responsible for managing day-to-day operations and budgets.
WQBE News: Halloween events announced in St. Albans
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 3:22am CDT
Halloween fun is kicking off in St. Albans with a full lineup of family-friendly events. The city’s popular Haunted Trail is back at City Park through October 18th, open Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10. A sensory-friendly night is also planned for October 16th.
Trunk or Treat happens Saturday, October 25th at Maranatha Fellowship in St. Albans, and citywide Trick or Treat follows on October 30th from 6 to 8 p.m.
WQBE News: Jared Page announces candidacy for Kanawha County Commission
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 3:21am CDT
A familiar face in St. Albans city government is making a run for county office. Vice Mayor and Councilman-at-Large Jared Page announced his candidacy for the Kanawha County Commission. Page hopes to fill the seat currently held by Commissioner Lance Wheeler, who’s not seeking re-election as he runs for the State Senate in District 8.
Page says his years of experience in municipal government have prepared him to focus on local economic development and community growth.
WCTR News: Court Rules Ridgely Should Not Have Disbanded Police Force
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 1:37am CDT
The Town of Ridgely claims it acted lawfully when it disbanded its police force in 2024, according to a federal court filing made last week. The Star Democrat reports responding to a lawsuit filed by former Ridgely police officers in U.S. District Court in August, attorneys representing town commissioners and employees submitted a motion to dismiss claims made against the town by eight plaintiffs — former Police Chief Jeff Eckrich, six other officers and one civilian employee. In the motion, submitted Friday, attorneys for the town argued Ridgely acted within its charter when eliminating the police department, a decision made for “legislative and budgetary” reasons, the motion states.
WCTR News: 14 Year Old Arrested In Gun Theft In Caroline County
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 1:36am CDT
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested a 14-year-old on Sunday for stealing a handgun from a locked vehicle. WMDT reports on Oct. 12, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Greensboro Road following a report of a theft from a minivan. Upon arrival on the scene, located at a church parking lot, deputies contacted the vehicle owner who reported that someone had stolen a 9mm handgun form the center console of the minivan.
An initial investigation by deputies identified a 14-year-old male from Marydel as the suspect. The juvenile was located at his residence with his mother, where he was questioned and ultimately confessed to breaking into the minivan and taking the handgun
93.3 WSLP News: Governor Wants To See State Acquire Most Of Whitney Park
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 1:34am CDT
Gov. Kathy Hochul has expressed a desire to purchase the majority of acreage of Whitney Park, the 36,600-acre tract of vast forests and lakes in the Adirondacks. Hochul wrote to the trustees of the estate of John Hendrickson, who died in 2024, about the future of the property, saying her administration wants to work with the trustees to find a resolution that “preserves” the property and potentially add much of it to the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
93.3 WSLP News: Fire Destroys Tupper Lake Home
Posted: October 14, 2025 - 1:33am CDT
A structure fire Sunday morning destroyed the single-family residence at 66 Cedar St. The homeowner was able to make it out on her own without injury. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports there were no injuries to firefighters, although two cats who lived there died. Firefighters attempted to revive the two cats, using oxygen masks specially made for pets, but it was too late. The fire was first reported at 8:39 a.m. Sunday.