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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Fourth of July
America250 Wheel And Celebration Ready To Begin
Standing 230 feet tall on the State Capitol Complex, the America250 Wheel features 45 gondolas - one honoring each American president - and offers riders panoramic views stretching up to 14 miles across Charleston.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFactor Heat, Hydration Into Holiday Plans
High humidity will make it feel hotter than the reported air temperature, and experts suggest people should keep an eye on the heat index instead.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAmerica250 Celebration Includes Sensory-Friendly Attractions
With loud music and colorful fireworks, Fourth of July celebrations are all about bright lights, big sounds, huge crowds – and for many folks, that’s all part of the fun.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey: W.Va.’s America250 Celebration Runs From ‘Weirton To War’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey is eager for residents and visitors alike to join in America250 celebrations in Charleston and across the state.
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Tens Of Thousands Expected For State’s America250 Celebration
Tourism officials expect up to 50,000 people for the state's America250 celebration, which runs July 2-5 on the capitol grounds.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAmerica250 Ferris Wheel Arrives By The Truckload At W.Va. Capitol
Construction is underway for the America 250 Wheel, the world's largest portable Ferris wheel and a centerpiece of West Virginia's America250 celebration.
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