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Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a very busy end of September and October chock full of events in the area.

Joe also talks with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University, about a disease that has been found in area deer just before the upcoming hunting season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia School Building Authority receiving 32 request for needs funds from school systems totaling more than $170 million, but only has $43.5 million to allocate this year, and US Senator Shelley Moore Capito's recent interview with WAJR Radio in Morgantown about recent events forcing change to how she will interact with the public.

The Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta is coming up this weekend and many sternwheeler will line the Ohio River. Tom Susman spoke with Jim Krantz, who owns a sternwheeler and is already docked in Pomeroy.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave dives into the recent release of the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce report cards for schools and school districts and note improvement are needs for both Gallia and Meigs County School Districts.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Evan Wilson, the WVU Externsion Services Agent for Mason County, about what farmers and gardeners should be doing to prepare for winter.

Tom also shares a report from the Wahama High Golf Team's Battle of the Bridge Tournament held this past Saturday, including interviews with coaches Randy Pierce and York Ingles.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on issues the state of West Virginia needs to address before submitting its proposal for Broadband Equity, Access and Development funds and two members of the state's Congressional Delegation are optimistic that a potential government shut down at the end of the month will be averted.

Dave also discusses a press release/social media post made by Ravenswood Mayor Josh Miller chiming in on the ongoing investigation into PEIA fraud by city officials and teasing the investigation may be coming to...

Tom Susman chats with Angie Settle, the CEO of West Virginia Health Right, about a free event coming up soon for folks in our area.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on US Senator Jim Justice making an appearance on Metro News Talkline on Thursday, make a criticism of the state trying to enact religious exemptions for vaccines and the response from Governor Patrick Morrisey and his administration to the criticism.

Dave also talks with WMOV's Tom Hunter about the upcoming weekend of football on Vandalia Media Partners stations.

Steven Figiel files a report from this past Saturday's Lost Voices of Mason and Meigs Counties event in Pomeroy that raised awareness about drug overdose and NARCAN.

Dave Miller shares an excerpt from his interview with Ripley Mayor Carolyn Rader that aired on Wednesday's Final Cup about the city's inaugural Hereos Parade on September 11.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on lawmakers hearing options on what they can do about PEIA in West Virginia; West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey introducing his new energy policy to increase the state's energy generation; and WVSSAC executive director Wayne Ryan answering questions at the legislature's interim meetings.

Joe Stevens chats with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about the Heroes Parade coming up on September 11 and a new business opening its doors.

Dave Miller talks with Carolyn Rader, the mayor of Ripley, about the city's Heroes Parade, honoring first responders from around the region, scheduled for Thursday evening.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the executive director of the West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster sharing his concerns with lawmakers on potential changes to FEMA and the lack of case managers in the Mountain State.

Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David explains why local cattle farmers should be testing their hay right now.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture produces a segment called 'Rooted in the Mountain State', which highlights agriculture projects, businesses and farms in the state. In this episode, we hear a report on a Hardy County poultry farm and its egg production.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear the most recent edition of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's 'Rooted in the Mountain State' on the poultry industry in Hardy County.

Dave also reflects on the life of former West Virginia State Senator and Commissioner of Agriculture Walt Helmick, who passed away over the weekend after a battle with cancer.

In a preview of Sunday's Appalachia Matters, Tom Susman spoke with Marshall Health Network President Scott Raynes. You can hear the full interview on the Appalachia Matters show or in the show's section of this Spreaker page.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board meeting on Thursday and announcing they were in good financial standing at this time, despite Governor Morrisey wanting to make changes to it and mulling a special session of the Legislature to make thos changes.

Dave also has a conversation with WMOV's Tom Hunter on this evening's Ravenswood-Ripley football game, the Ohio State Buckeyes frist two games and the Cincinnati Bengals opener on Sunday.

Tom Susman has a chat with Patrick Morris, a resident of Middleport, about a program called Jeeps for Heroes, which looks to provide vehicles to veterans in need.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses two stories from wvmetronews.com on the official merger of West Virginia's two teachers union into the new Education West Virginia; and more lawsuits are popping up in West Virginia Circuit Courts asking for religious exemptions to the state's school vaccination requirements.

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitor's Bureau, about some upcoming events in the area.

Joe also has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David tells farmers about the best way to handle a second cutting of hay.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a memorial service held Tuesday night at the State Capitol for Tim Armstead, former House Speaker and Supreme Court Justice.

Dave also discusses the points made in a resolution by the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation before a Tuesday night public forum and a press release from Education West Virginia, a new union formed by the merger of the West Virginia Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers-West Virginia.

Tom Susman catches up with Susan White, the executive director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, about some upcoming events the chamber is involved with.

Also, as Powerball fever grips the nation with Wednesday night's $1.3 Billion jackpot, Tom speaks with a couple of folks in the Bend Area about what they would do if they won that much money.

Tom Susman hosts a special edition of After Talkline discussing potential changes to PEIA that West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey wants to see happen. Tom speaks with former State Senate President Craig Blair, who has a differing opinion than that of the Governor on what should happen, and with Deputy House Speaker Dr. Matt Rohrbach (R-Cabell), who is the point man in the House for PEIA, on what can be done.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a pair of stories from wvmetronews.com; one on reaction to potential cuts to Medicaid as a result of Congress passing President Trump's 'One Great, Big, Beautiful Bill' from Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Vandalia Health President and CEO Dave Ramsey; and one on members of the West Virginia legislators skeptical of getting any changes to PEIA done in a special session that Governor Morrisey may call for next week during interim meetings.

Dave also discusses a meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening at Ravenswood City...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he re-airs an interview he recorded in April with Josh Sword of the West Virginia AFL-CIO about the state of organized labor in the Mountain State and some of the changes taking place in unions this year.

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey wants to see some significant changes to the state's Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) and there may be a special session of the legislature in September to implement some of those changes. Tom Susman spoke with Delegate Matt Rohrbach (R-Cabell), who is the point man in the House for PEIA, on what some of those changes could be and how some in House are feeling about a special session.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on US Senator Shelley Moore Capito saying at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Business Summit that the state needs to focus on business development, while Governor Patrick Morrisey responds that 'we're working on it.'

Dave also has a conversation with Tom Hunter about the start of high school football in the Bend Area and previews Wahama-East Hardy and Ravenswood-St. Marys.

The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Summit at the Greenbrier this week. On Thursday, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey spoke about what his administration is doing to help spark business growth and development in the Mountain State. We'll hear excerpts from Governor in this episode of the Valley Today.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a pair of stories from wvmetronews.com on the plan for attornies representing families challenging West Virginia school vaccination law through the religious freedoms act to rely heavily on the word 'notwithstanding' and the mayors of Charleston, Huntington and Parkersburg holding a discussion Wednesday at the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's Business Summit at the Greenbrier.

Dave also discusses stories from WCMH-TV on business leaders in Ohio meeting in Columbus encouraging the state to focus on preparing the workforce for the tech industry and sales...

Joe Stevens talks with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about their new office location in City Hall.

Joe also catches up with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David has some important information for local cattle farmers.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave shares a story from wvmetronews.com the passing of West Virginia Supreme Court Justice and former Speaker of the House Tim Armstead.

Dave also discusses a press release from the University of Rio Grande on the school playing its first football game in 75 years on Saturday; airs and interview by Joe Stevens with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley CVB on some upcoming events in the city; and discusses a pair of stories from WCMH-TV in Columbus examining the fundraising for Ohio gubernatorial candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and...

Advantage Valley is offering a new program for West Virginia food vendors to sell their products for the holidays. Tom Susman spoke with Terrell Ellis of Advantage Valley about the program.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Michael Froble saying he intends to move forward with a case in his court hearing on how religious freedom laws affect West Virginia's vaccine requirements for schools, despite the Attorney General's wishes to consolidate the case with one out of Kanawha County.

Dave also shares a letter to the editor of the Columbus Dispatch of a Columbus citizen objecting to for WVU President E. Gordon Gee taking a new job at the Ohio State...

Tom Susman spoke with Point Pleasant native Jocelynn Wilson, who about a decade ago made history as one of the first position players in high school football in West Virginia..

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear two interviews by Tom Susman on the issue of the use of and potential requirement of guardian caps in high school football in West Virginia. Tom talks with Charleston attorney Paul Saluja and WVSSAC Executive Director Wayne Ryan.

Dave also shares a press release from WMOV and Vandalia Media Partners on Tom Hunter being named the play-by-play broadcaster for Ravenswood High Football on WMOV this fall.

Earlier this week, Tom Susman discussed the legal issue surrounding the potential use of guardian caps in high school football in the state of West Virginia. In an extended convaersation, Tom got reaction from Wayne Ryan, the executive director of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletic Commission, on why they are not required at the high school level in the Mountain State, despite use at both collegiate and professional levels.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we air a report from Tom Susman with employees at the Timet/BHE Renewables facility in Millwood about being able to work on this project in or near their home towns.

Dave also shares stories from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia Citizens Action Group announcing a lawsuit to stop the state's National Guard Deployment to Washington, DC, and the Bureau of Health's appointment of Dr. Mark McDaniel at the new health officer.

Timet and BHE Renewables held an event for media on Wednesday to show off progress on their Millwood facility as they get closer to operations. Tom Susman was there and spoke with some Timet employees.

Joe Stevens chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about some of the things you can find at area farmers markets this time of year.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an report from Tom Susman on a media event that was held Wednesday at the Timet/BHE Renewables Facility in Millwood.

Dave shares a song written by Southeastern Ohio native Kala Withrow called 'Home Sweet Home'.

And Dave discusses a commentary by T.J. Meadows addressing satire and fake news and how people are susceptible to it, even in West Virginia.

Timet held an open house for media Wednesday at their facility in Millwood as they get closer to being fully operational. Tom Susman was there and has a report for us.

Joe Stevens has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David tells us about what you can find at area farmers markets this time of year.