West Virginia
West Virginia students cheer for Cystic Fibrosis awareness
ST. MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) – The Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis football game is almost here.
Six West Virginia cheerleaders were picked to cheer during the football game.
These girls are representing St. Marys High School, Tyler Consolidated High School, and Wirt County High School.
They have all graduated and will be cheering for the last time.
Savannah Keife from St. Marys said she is excited to cheer at the game.
“Being able to cheer one last time. It’s just I didn’t think it would happen, so I’m so very glad it’s happening, and I think everyone should come out Friday night and at least come here to support, like the football players and the cheerleaders and everyone’s who got everyone who is battling cystic fibrosis. And if you can’t do anything else, at least be here to support the game,” said Keife.
Their coach, Becca Mathews, is familiar with Battle Against Cystic Fibrosis.
She performed as a cheerleader in 2019 with girls from West Virginia and Ohio.
Mathews said it will be a night to remember.
“It’s a great feeling. I personally cheered this event myself and it’s one of my favorite memories as a cheerleader, so I know it’s gonna be one of theirs. It’s a great feeling just coming out one last time and just to coach it is amazing,” said Mathews.
All of the proceeds from the game will go towards Cystic Fibrosis research and helping local families affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
Ava Mongold from Tyler Consolidated said she is excited to support a good cause.
“It’s just an honor, honestly, all of us being here and supporting it. It just makes me feel good. Makes others with this diagnosis probably feel good too, and just help everyone out,” said Mongold.
Kickoff is at 7 p.m. at St. Marys High School’s football stadium.
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West Virginia
West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival showcases state’s dirt track racing history at Pennsboro Speedway
PENNSBORO, W.Va (WDTV) – Racing enthusiasts around the state had the chance to see vintage race cars and motorcycles at the annual West Virginia Racing Heritage Festival Saturday.
The festival teaches attendants about West Virginia’s history in dirt track racing with both cars and motorcycles.
The festival was held at Pennsboro Speedway, which opened in 1887 and hosted some of the nation’s top racing talent on its tracks.
“We’ve got so many national champions here,” WV Racing Heritage Festival President Ashley Ness said. “This racetrack has seen all these national champions. We’ve had the best in the United States, including Australia and New Zealand, come here and race at Pennsboro Speedway. It’s time to get them all back again.”
Racing legends who come from the Mountain State attended the festival to speak about their experience on the tracks.
One panel included six women who competed in flat-track motorcycle racing at a time when it was mostly dominated by men.
“We have six of the lady flat-track racers that were pioneers in the 60s and 70s,” Ness said. “It’s so important to get this documented, and that’s what the Heritage Festival is all about, documenting the history of dirt track racing, whether it be motorcycles or race cars.”
Vintage cars and motorcycles also got back in action with a parade lap on the tracks of Pennsboro Speedway.
The festival began in 2015 and will continue next year on June 5.
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West Virginia
YSS offers West Virginia’s first transitional living recovery programs for young adults
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WHEELING, W.Va. — Wheeling is home to West Virginia’s first recovery program designed specifically for young adults, offering a new track aimed at people ages 18 to 24 who are working to overcome substance use disorders.
Youth Services System announced it will offer the recovery track at the McCrary Center in Wheeling for young adults dealing with opioid or stimulant use disorders. The program is designed to provide recovery-focused housing and support services, giving participants a safe, structured environment as they work toward long-term recovery and stability.
“Our transitional living program has been licensed by the Department of Human Services, as well as the Office of Health Facility Licensure. We also achieved the West Virginia Alliance of Recovery Residence certification so there will be a lot of oversight in this program. And we look forward to our continued work with them,” YSS CEO Jill Eddy said.
Youth Services System received a one-time grant through the West Virginia Bureau of Behavioral Health to help expand services and launch the new track in Wheeling.
“Research shows that the longer a person is provided a safe space while in recovery, the chances of their success in recovery and remaining sober is definitely increased,” Eddy said.
Services will include substance-free and MAT-friendly housing, peer recovery support, therapy, recovery planning, and overdose prevention education. The program also supports individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions and prioritizes high-risk and underserved populations.
More information about Youth Services System is available here.
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