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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner telling the Department of Justice no after being asked for sensitive information in the state's voter registration rolls and how PEIA will use reserve funds to keep premium increases to a minimum.

Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary of the Legislative Session reaching its halfway point and defending Kris Warner denying the DOJ's request.

The Valley Today is WMOV's flagship news and information program. In this episode, we hear the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's latest edition of 'Rooted in the Mountain State', focusing on a Greenbrier County maple farm and the upcoming Maple Days, also referred to as the sweetest days in West Virginia Agriculture.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from Metro News on President Trump announcing a Department of Energy project that will expand the lifespan of dozens of coal-fired power plant, including Mountaineer in Mason County, and reaction from Mountain State leaders, as well as Governor Patrick Morrisey appointing James Paul, the former executive director of West Virginia Professional Charter Schools Board, to the West Virginia State Board of Education.

Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming events at the Historic Alpine Theater.

Joe also talks with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about why farmers need to be thinking about seeding their pastures.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave has a conversation with Darren Grubb, spokesperson for Medicare Advantage Majority, about issues facing Medicare Advantage and what it could mean for the 35 million seniors and people with disabilities that rely on Medicare Advantage.

We then hear an interview by Tom Susman with Molly Washburn of Downtown Ravenswood Partners about an upcoming meeting next week at City Hall, where the city will look to establish standards for the Historical District.

And Dave gives a commentary encouraging the state to consider re-instating the death penalty...

Scott Cadle is a former member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from Mason County and is running against sitting Delegate Jonathan Pinson to return to the Legislature. Tom Susman spoke with Cadle about why he's running.

Brian McCallie, Vice President of Operations at Constellium's Millwood Facility, spoke Tuesday at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Tom caught up with McCallie after the luncheon about why he told the Chamber.

And Tom chats with Molly Washburn of Downtown Ravenswood Partners about some new standards that are being set for Ravenswood's Historical District.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a new non-profit organization is forecasting the Republican Party to hold its supermajority status in both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature after thsi year's election.

Dave also has a conversation with Metro News's T.J. Meadows about what's going on at the Capitol today, Senator Rupie Phillips (R-Logan) still has people talking a week later after introducing his resolution, and are the legislators talking about the water issues in Wayne?

Tom Susman caught up with Point Pleasant City Councilman Gabe Roush about an upcoming off-roading event in the city.

Tom also has a report on a battle waging in the West Virginia Legislature over who can help veterans and what they need to do with the state before they can start providing services.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave shares stories from wvmetronews.com on how law enforcement agencies in West Virginia are benefitting from their cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and state Director of Tourism Chelsea Ruby urging the Legislature to fund some much needed deferred maintenance to the state's Culture Center.

Dave also discusses the passing of award winning filmmaker, author, and professor at West Virginia State University Danny Boyd.

Tom Susman has a trio of conversations in this episode of the Valley Today.

First, he chats with former Jackson County OEMS Director Steve McClure about why he's running for the Jackson County School Board.

Next, Tom gets a legislative update from Delegate Happy Joe Parsons of Jackson County.

And finally, Tom talks with Delegate Jonathan Pinson of Mason County about some economic bills being considered by the House.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner announcing 2,661 West Virginians filed to run for office in the state's Primary Election in May.

Dave also catches up with T.J. Meadows of Metro News on the recent appearance of Senator Rupie Phillips on Talkline and his recent introduction of a resolution requiring Governor's of West Virginia to have resided in the state for 30 years and why Senate Bill 680 riles T.J. up so much.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Steve Westfall, President of the Jackson County Commission, about a recent agreement the Commission and WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital have come to to install a Safe Haven Baby Box at the hospital, providing a safe place for unwanted newborns to be dropped off.

Tom Susman and Steven Figiel were live at the Grand Opening of the new Goodwill Store in the Ravenswood Plaza. They talked with Jamon Schmidt, the Director of Marketing for Goodwill Industries of the Summit, about the new store and Goodwill's mission.

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of Main Street Ripley, about some upcoming events in the area.

Joe also chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about how to keep water flowing on the farm when cold temperatures persist.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the Senate Judiciary Committee passing a bill to the full Senate Tuesday that would allow 18-20 year olds to carry a firearm with a permit.

Dave also discusses a pair of education related bills the Legislature is considering that may require more of public schools and their students and less of private/parochial schools and students.

In today's Valley Today, we feature the most recent episode of 'Rooted In the Mountain State', a program produced by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. Commissioner Kent Leonhardt gives farmers an update on the working relationship between the WVDA and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Goodwill is opening a new store in Ravenswood this Thursday. Dave Miller spoke with Jamon Schmidt, the Director of Marketing for Goodwill about the store and all the services they have to offer the community,

Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary about Governor Morrisey endorsing a GOP State Senate candidate against a Democrat, despite the candidate facing a challenger in the Republican primary.

It's been so cold in the Bend Area that Turkey Run Lake just north of Ravenswood has frozen over. But that didn't stop three area outdoorsmen on Sunday from going ice fishing. Tom Susman has a conversation with them about why they were doing it and why you need to know what you're doing when it comes to ice fishing.

Tom also catches up with Brian McCallie, Vice President of Operations at Constellium's Millwood facility, about some parts produced in Jackson County that will be used as part of the Artemis Rocket, which is scheduled to go to...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses some of the notable, unsurprising and surprising filings that occured before the end of the deadline on Saturday to run for office in West Virginia.

The Ohio DNR and Whitetails Unlimited are asking local hunters to donate excess deer meat to the Mulberry Center Foodbank this Saturday. Anyone who donates will be entered to win a Cabela's gift card. Tom Susman talks with Brenda Barnhart, one of the organizers for the event.

Saturday is the last day to file as a candidate to run for office in the primary election in West Virginia coming up this May. Tom talks with Jackson County Clerk Christina Gossett and Deputy Secretary of State Mike Queen about how you can file.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) on what he and the state are doing to make sure Jackson and Mason Counties are going to get infrastructure upgrades needed once the area's new industries are operational.

Dave also has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary discussing the Aitken Bible in West Virginia Schools and the Legislature taking steps to eliminate municipal non-partisan elections.

As the West Virginia Legislature's regular session is more than a quarter of the way through, Tom Susman talks with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about what he and the state are doing to meet the infrastructure needs of Jackson and Mason Counties with projected growth from new industry coming to the area, and with state Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt on if his legislative agenda has been satisfied so far this session.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on how new House Education Committee Chairman Joe Statler (R-Monongalia) wants to make the funding of public schools a priority this legislative session.

Dave also shares audio from the West Virginia Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby, who yesterday unveiled the 2026 West Virginia Vacation Guide, about this year's edition.

Joe Stevens talks with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a special concert that is coming to this Historic Alpine Theater.

Joe also chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about feeding cattle during the cold snap the area is experiencing.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares an interview by Tom Susman with State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) who filed for re-election yesterday. Tarr will face two challengers in the primary this coming May.

Dave also shares a story from wvmetronews.com on the Senate Education Committee meeting yesterday to discuss House Bills 4574 and 4575, which would establish an emergency fund for county school systems in financial peril and provide $8 million in funding for Hancock County Schools.

As poitical season heats up and the filing period starts to wind down in West Virginia, Tom Susman talks with two area men who have thrown their hats into the ring.

Tom talks with Ripley City Councilman Rick Gobble about why he's decided to run for mayor. And Tom chats with Travis Williard, who is running for the West Virginia State Senate in District 4.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear remarks made by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey Monday at a press briefing where he gave an update on how the state has handled its response to Winter Storm Fern.

Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary saying that the winter weather provided an opportunity for West Virginia to continue to be a leader when it comes to energy and how the business of the Legislature is resuming after the storm.

Tom Susman talks with Lance Wheeler, a Kanawha County Commissioner, who is running for State Senate in the 8th District, which includes part of Jackson County.

Tom also talks winter weather and cold temperature preparedness with Mason County Office of Emergency Services Director Jeremy Bryant and Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the dangerously cold weather that the Mid-Ohio Valley will be facing for the next week, current road conditions as crews deal with ice and snow removal and a few power outages in the region.

Dave also features a report by Tom Susman from Sunday's 'Appalachia Matters' on the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing Show that took place in Charleston this past weekend and various vendors, from custom fishing rods to turkey calls to fur hats.

Winter Storm Fern is predicted to hit the area this Saturday and Sunday, bringing heavy snowfall, freezing rain and dangerous ice. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey held a news briefing Friday afternoon urging the state's residents to prepare for the worst this weekend. We'll hear excerpts from the Governor.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gives an update on the winter storm that is anticipated to move through the regional this weekend and we hear Tom Susman's interview with Jeremy Bryant of the Mason County Office of Emergency Management from Thursday's Valley Today on preparing for the weather.

Dave also has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about legislators beginning to leave for the weekend with the winter weather and education issues facing the Legislature this week.

With a blast of winter weather expected to hit the Mid Ohio Valley this weekend, Tom Susman talks with J.J. Barrett, WVU Cooperative Services Agent for Wood County, about what precautions farmers need to take when protecting crops and livestock from the cold and snow, and with Jeremy Bryant, Director of Operations for the Mason County Office of Emergency Management, on what you can do to prepare yourself for any situation that may arise from the weather.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a busy day for road crews and first responders after ice caused a lot of problems for motorists in Mason, Jackson and Wood Counties this morning, from accidents to a power outage in New Haven. Dave also discusses the threat of a major winter storm anticipated to hit the Mid Ohio Valley this weekend.

And Dave shares a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia State University holding a memorial ceremony Wednesday for Ishmael Smith, a member of the school's basketball team who passed away...

Joe Stevens chats with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in the community.

Joe also has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David tells area cattlement what they need to be thinking about this calving season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear a report by Tom Susman on Senator Jim Justice's visit Tuesday to Rivers Health in Point Pleasant to discuss rural health care and to see progress on renovations to their Emergency Room that is funded by grants issued while Justice was Governor.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the State Senate being more deliberate when it comes to two bills that were passed in one day in the House earlier this week that establishes an emergency fund for schools districts facing financial...

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Monday that Frontieras North America closed on 183 acres of land in Mason County that they will use to develop a facility that's part of an $850 million investment in the region. Tom Susman got reaction to the news from Mason County Commission President Rick Handley and State Senator Eric Tarr about the news.

Tom also has a conversation with Adena Barnette-Miller, a social studies teacher at Ripley High School in Jackson County, who was recently named the West Virginia America 250 Teacher of the Year by the Jack Miller Center. Adena tells us...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with Chris Gilkey of the Ohio DNR on his recent recognition as the Ohio State Wild Turkey Officer of the Year and how he feels its more of a team award rather than an individual one.

Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News on the House of Delegates passing a bill to provide emergency funding for Hancock County Schools and about lawmakers about to consider Governor Morrisey's 'Bring Them Home' program, designed to bring West...

Chris Gilkey, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Officer for Meigs County, was named the National Wild Turkey Officer of the Year for the state of Ohio. Tom Susman caught up with him to find out more about the award and how it's more of a team award than an individual award.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Governor Morrisey requesting $20 million for state parks to take care of some deferred maintenance. Dave also discusses a press release made the the Governor's office announcing Frontieras North America has closed on 183 acres in Mason County where they are going to make an $850 million investment in a plant that will turn coal into other fuel, fertilizer and other sources of material.

Dave then discusses a story from the New York Times on the National Democratic Party looking...