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Tales of Wheeling’s Millionaire Brewmaster

He was a popular man so the stories - true or not - are most interesting.

Visual History of the Birth of Interstate 70 in Wheeling

It was more than six decades ago when Wheeling residents were introduced to Interstate 70.

WPD Arrests Three in South Wheeling on Drug Possession

The bust took place in the middle of the afternoon.

The Road to West Virginia Statehood 160 Years Ago Today

West Virginia became the country's 35th state while Abraham Lincoln was the POTUS.

History: Tragedy on The Pike – Drinking, Horses, A Deadly Fight 

While traveling along the National Road through Ohio County I’m sure we all have distinct landmarks we notice, or memories that pop on our...

Flashback: Memories of … Park Dances

And these dances were the place to be.

How Pruntytown Reformatory Became a Bogeyman in W.Va.

(Managing Editor’s Note: This is the third story to appear on LEDE News thanks to a partnership procured with West Virginia Explorer and David...

‘Dissecting Wheeling’ YouTube Series Tells Historical Tales

A Friendly City historian has created a new YouTube Channel.

Gone Forever – Memories of The Hub Department Store

The department store was very popular in downtown Wheeling.