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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses breaking news from overnight that eight US Senators voted to try to re-open the federal government and end the nearly six-week shutdown. Dave also discusses breaking news from the New York Times that the US Supreme Court has announced that it will not take up a case to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legali...

Holzer Health, Ohio Valley Bank and Eastman's Piggly Wiggly Stores of Gallia and Mason Counties are teaming up to provides bags of groceries for some folks in need. Tom Susman spoke with Gary Roach of Holzer Health and Larry Miller of Ohio Valley Bank about the undertaking of this program.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Evan Wilson from Thursday's Valley Today about an upcoming meeting for Mason County farmers about establishing an agritourism network in the county. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the Roane County Board of Education voting Thursday night to close Walton Elementary/Middle and Geary Ele...

The Jackson County Commission on Wednesday announced they were providing additional funding to the county's food banks. Tom Susman spoke with Commission President Dick Waybright about the decision, as well as how residents can get involved with county government. Tom also talks with Evan Wilson, the WVU Extension Services Agent in Mason County, about a meeting coming up on Monday night for Mason C...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a recent article that appeared in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer newspaper asking the question if Ohio's 607 public school districts were too much and if consolidation of districts needs to happen. Dave also discusses activity on social media by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and State Senator Chris Rose reacting to the el...

Joe Stevens talks with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in our area. Joe also chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about cleaning up your garden before winter arrives.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the results from yesterday's election in Meigs County, including school levies for the Eastern Local and Meigs Local Districts failing to pass. Dave also promotes the upcoming non-perishable food drive WMOV and WJEH are taking part in this Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry this Saturday from 9 until noon.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Paula Smith of Tri River Transit, who is now offering free bus rides during the federal government shutdown and the cessation of SNAP Benefits in it's territory, including Mason County.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses Election Day in Ohio, Meigs County, Middleport and the Eastern Local School District. Dave also promotes an upcoming food drive WMOV and WJEH will be taking part in on Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry in Pomeroy. And Dave talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about what's happening in West Virginia with the SNAP Bene...

Open Enrollment is about to begin for Medicare and Medicare Advantage programs. Tom Susman talks with Andy Richardson about various programs and the process for seniors to go through to get benefits. *This interview originally aired on the November 2 edition of Appalachia Matters. You can find the full interview in that podcast on this channel.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia School Building Authority holding its annual hearings for NEEDS funding grants. Dave also discusses submissions of requests for Mason and Jackson County Schools. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on PEIA Public Hearings begin today in Wheeling and will take place...

As SNAP Benefits will not be available Saturday due to the government shutdown, Tom Susman has a pair of conversations with representatives of local food banks to gauge the impact and what food banks are doing to prepare for increased demand. Tom talks with Cyndi Kirkhardt of the Facing Hunger Food Bank about what they're doing to help in Mason County and with Kathy Garrett who volunteers with the...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the news of the bridge on Old Route 21 at Sycamore Creek in Ripley being closed due to a major sinkhole. He also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a Kanawha County jury finding a man guilty of second degree murder and other charges related to the shooting death of a Jackson County woman in 2021. Dave also talks with T.J...

Due to the federal government shutdown, millions of Americans and thousands of West Virginians will not receive their SNAP Benefits on Saturday. Tom Susman has a conversation with Bridget Lambert of the West Virginia Retailers Association about the potential impact retailers and grocers may see starting this weekend.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he gets an update from Daniel Woods of Metro News on the trial of Michael Smith, who is accused of murdering a Jackson County woman in 2021, and the closing arguments set for this morning in Kanawha County Circuit Court. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts officially...

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some upcoming events in the city. Joe also has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, John David explains what farmers need to be on the lookout for this time of year.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Tuesday's Valley Today with Katrena Ramsey, the director of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation, about some historic buildings the city and the city council are considering demolishing. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a trial continuing of a Kanawha County man accused of murde...

More than 3,000 children in our area will be removed from food assistance starting November 1, due to funding being frozen by the federal government shutdown. Tom Susman has a conversation with Seth DeStefano of the West Virginia Center for Budget and Policy about the situation. Tom also talks with Katrena Ramsey, the director of Ravenswood Board of Park and Recreation, about some historic buildin...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com by Brad McElhinney on how the state of West Virginia is preparing for food assistance benefits not being available November 1. Dave also has a discussion with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary on the rise of 'Republican Socialism' and his thoughts on the McElhinny article and wh...

This past Sunday on Appalachia Matters, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture's Rooted in the Mountain State took a look at the Pumpkin House, an annual Halloween attraction in Kenova, WV. We'll hear that segment in our first half hour. And as the federal government shutdown continues, there are many questions surrounding the future of the ACA Marketplace, especially with the open enrollment...

Dave Miller talks with Dylan Handley about the Point Pleasant Halloween Block Party that is coming up Thursday evening. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on conflicting cases regarding West Virginia's school vaccination requirements and religious freedom laws are more than likely headed to the State Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, the Jackson County Health Department rejected a proposal for a medical marijuana dispensary to open in Fairplain. Tom Susman talks with Delegate Happy Joe Parsons about why he and others opposed the dispensary.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an extended interview by Tom Susman with Brandon Buck of Keep America Covered, an organization looking to protect millions of Americans, including more than 70,000 West Virginians, who are insured through the ACA Marketplace as tax credits that fund it could expire if Congress does not act. Dave also has a conversation with T.J. Mea...