Capitol Police increase security for America250 celebrations

What it's like: America 250 Wheel takes riders eye-level with Capitol dome

Take a ride on the America 250 Wheel, a 230-foot-tall Ferris wheel that is the featured attraction at the Capital City Celebration on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in Charleston, West Virginia. The event is West Virginia's largest event related to nationwide America 250 celebrations, marking the country's semiquincentennial.

America250 Ferris wheel offers first ride in Capital City

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A 230-foot-tall Ferris wheel received its first riders at the state Capitol Complex Thursday morning. The America250 Big Wheel arrived in Charleston last week and was assembled over four days. It’s part of the state’s four-day celebration in the Capital City for the Semiquincentennial. The wheel begins offering free rides to the public at 5 p.m. Thursday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey, First Lady Denise Morrisey, and state Adjutant G…

Capitol Police increase security for America250 celebrations

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - As thousands of people prepare to visit the West Virginia State Capitol for the America250 celebrations this week, the Capitol Police are expanding security operations to help keep the event safe. Capitol Police Director Kevin Foreman said the department is building on the security measures already in place at the Capitol [...]

Capitol grounds transform for America250 celebration, Morrisey says celebration within $2M budget

CHARLESTON — The state Capitol grounds are being readied for West Virginia’s America250 Capital City Celebration, which kicks off Thursday. Other events are being planned across the Mountain State to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

Governor Morrisey takes inaugural ride on America250 Wheel at State Capitol

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey officially opened the America250 Wheel on Thursday by taking its inaugural ride during West Virginia’s Capital City Celebration commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. “America250 is an opportunity to celebrate the principles that gave birth to our nation while inspiring the next generation to learn more about our shared history,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. “The America250 Wheel is m…