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Town of Fayetteville WV Passes Complete Streets Policy

Congratulations Fayetteville, WV!

The Town of Fayetteville has recently joined a number of other cities around the New River Gorge region to adopt a Complete Streets policy. At special city council meeting the resolution passed; adding Fayetteville to the like of Mount Hope, Beckley, Oak Hill, and Hinton committing to increasing safe streets in our communities.

What are the benefits?

Complete Streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages ...

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Another Fall Kids Run Club Season Wraps Up

Thank You, Kids Run Club Volunteer Coaches!

As another Fall ...

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City of Hinton Passes Complete Streets Policy

On October 23, 2019 the City of Hinton joined the growing commitment to increase safety for people in the community by becoming the 11^thcity in West Virginia to adopt a Complete Streets policy. At the most recent city council meeting the resolution passed unanimously with public comments supporting a ...

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THANK YOU Participants

Dear Active SWV Participants,

The Active SWV staff and Community Captains would like to take the opportunity to say a BIG THANK YOU to all of you. Your participation in our programs drives us to continue to provide more programs, times, ...

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THANK YOU Community Captains

Dear Community Captains,

The Active SWV staff would like to take the opportunity this month to say a very heart felt THANK YOU to all of you. It is because of all your hard work, caring hearts, and dedication that we are ...

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November is the New January

Why are some people saying that November is the new January? Here are four solid reasons: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and the early evenings that beckon us to sit on the couch by 6pm and be less active. Yes, I love to sit on the couch with a fleece blanket a hot beverage and fire in the fireplace, but if I did this every night, laundry would pile up and extra stressors ...

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FAQ: Active SWV Bridge Day 5K RUN

The only running event across the New River Gorge Bridge on October 19th hosted by Active Southern West Virginia during West Virginia’s largest one day event, Official Bridge Day West Virginia. This event is made possible by sponsorship from West Virginia University Institute of Technology, UniCare, and Raleigh General Hospital.

Quick links:

Online Registration (available through October 15th)

Event Facebook Page

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Paddle Boarding Offers Unique Access to Healthy Adventures

#NRGSUPRACE; West Virginia’s only whitewater paddle board race

The New River Gorge Stand Up Paddle Board Race took place on September 22, 2019 at Fayette Station on the New River in West Virginia. The event consisted of three races ...

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It’s Halloween! Let’s Talk About Bones.

Halloween is just around the corner and as we pull out the skeleton decorations it’s a great time to talk about bone health. Nutrition and lifestyle choices can be detrimental to your bones. Learn how to prevent osteoporosis and find out what nutrients are key to maintain strong, healthy ...