OAKVALE, WV (WVVA) U.S.  Sen. Shelley Moore Capito stopped by Oakvale Elementary on Thursday to encourage young girls to dream big. 

Capito started the “Girls Rise Up” initiative after becoming West Virginia’s first female senator. The idea is to empower girls to excel in education, fitness, and self confidence. As well as inspire them to get involved and set goals on their journey to becoming our next generation of leaders.