The Old Louisville Demon Leaper’s Mischief In One Of America’s Largest Victorian Neighborhoods
In the late 1800s, tales of a creature that bounds between rooftops emerged in Old Louisville — The Demon Leaper.
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W.Va. Celebrates Fourth Of July Statewide
Major celebrations are taking place throughout the state for the Fourth of July.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlderson’s Home and Business Decorating Contest Kicks Off With Annual Parade
Visitors are encouraged to get out to see the lights Greenbrier County after dark from Dec. 3 to New Year’s Day. The Alderson’s Christmas Parade is set for Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAugust 14, 1894: Entertainer Ada 'Bricktop' Smith Born in Alderson
On August 14, 1894, entertainer Ada Beatrice Queen Victoria Louise Virginia Smith was born at Alderson. At age five, Ada made her stage debut in Chicago,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsApril 9, 1900: Dr. Maggie Ballard Born In Monroe County
Physician Maggie Ballard was born on April 9, 1900, at Greenville in Monroe County, where her father was postmaster and owned a general store.She attended…
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October 4, 1890: Lions Born in Alderson
On October 4, 1890, a traveling circus called French & Company’s Great Railroad Show arrived in the town of Alderson on the Greenbrier-Monroe county line.…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOctober 4, 1890: Lions Born in Alderson
On October 4, 1890, a traveling circus called French & Company’s Great Railroad Show arrived in the town of Alderson on the Greenbrier-Monroe county line.…
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