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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs excerpts from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's State of the State Address from Wednesday afternoon. Dave also discusses the West Virginia State Senate passing a bill on Wednesday to make judicial elections partisan after a decade of the races being non-partisan and gives a commentary of a stern warning for the West Virginia Republicans i...

Tom Susman was at the West Virginia State Capitol on Wednesday for Tourism Day and spoke with various people involved in the tourism industry in the state. Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming events of note in the area.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses actions taken by both the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee and the House Judiciary Committee regarding the issue of child welfare. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the announcement of UMWA President Cecil Roberts this coming fall.

Tom Susman has a conversation with West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt about what farmers need to keep in consideration after last year's prolonged extreme drought and how farmers should approach this year's growing season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he has a chat with Zach Chancey, a Jackson County native who is a chef at the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, and will be appearing on the Food Network's 'Beat Bobby Flay' this Thursday. They discuss Zach's career and experience of cooking in front of the cameras. Dave also discusses West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's announcement...

Tom Susman and Steven Figiel have a report from Saturday's Making Strides colorectal cancer awareness event hosted by Holzer Health in Gallipolis on Saturday. They talk with Melissa Nibert and Karrie Davison about the event, risks and treatment options available at Holzer. Tom then has a report from a special 4X4 event that took place over the weekend in Point Pleasant. He talks with Mayor Amber T...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses Friday actions taken by the West Virginia State Senate advancing two medical-related bills, one that allows optometrists to perform certain surgeries already performed only by opthalmologists, and on allowing physicans to be exempt from following certain traffic laws when responding to an emergency call. Dave also discusses sto...

Tom Susman spoke with Evan Wilson, WVU Extension Services Agent for Mason County, about what farmers should be considering as we approach Spring and about soil testing services offered by the University. We'll also hear testimony from Brian Craddock who appeared before the West Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee earlier this week. Craddock's son, Cohen, was killed this past fall after sustaining...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses two bills the West Virginia State Senate is considering regarding alterations to opioid treatment in the Mountain State and a possible excise tax on naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Dave also talks high school boys basketball regional games taking place tonight and airs an excerpt of Michael Susman's interview with Ravenswood...

Tom Susman talks with retired political reporter Mark Curtis about the Democrats' behavior Tuesday night during the President's address to a joint session of Congress. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, it's all about what farmers should be considering as the calendar has flipped to March.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with Terrell Ellis of Advantage Valley about a childcare business workshop they are hosting this evening in Ripley; Dave discusses two Mason County residents indicted for some very serious crimes, the West Virginia legislature taking steps to pass bills banning certain food additives, and thanks former Cin...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses some of the recent activity of the West Virginia Legislature and the Ohio General Assembly.

Tom Susman gets an update from Amy Haskins, administrator for the Jackson County Health Department, on Influenza A numbers we've seen this season and what you can do to protect yoruself from getting sick. Joe Stevens talks with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events of note in the area.

Tom Susman speaks with Point Pleasant City Councilman Gabe Roush about a special 4x4 event coming up this weekend in the city. Tom also has a chat with Karrie Davidson of Holzer Health about a colerectal cancer awareness event they are holding at the Bossard Library in Gallipolis on Saturday.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a recent story from wvmetronews.com on officials from Cabell and Mason Counties lobbying for upgrades for West Virginia State Route 2 and comments on the practicality of a 4-lane highway from Cox Landing to Henderson, but the challenges it would have from Point Pleasant to Ravenswood. Dave then discusses Monday's activities by...

Tom Susman speaks with Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department about the rise of cases of Influenza A in the area and how you can protect yourself during the latest surge. Tom also chats with West Virginia House of Delegates Member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about what's happened over the last week in the Legislature.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs an interview from Friday's Valley Today by Tom Susman with Ceason Ranson about a seminar she is hosting on Tuesday at the Ripley branch of the Jackson County Library on estate planning. Dave then discusses some of the actions taken by the West Virginia Legislature on Friday.

Governor Patrick Morrisey's desire to repeal West Virginia's Certificate of Need laws took a blow earlier this week with a House of Delegates committee killing a bill earlier this week, but the Governor is not letting the matter go so easily. We'll hear remarks made by Morrisey regarding Certificate of Need and we'll also hear a response from Jim Kaufman of the West Virginia Hospital Association....

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses some of Thursday's activity from the West Virginia Legislature. And he has a chat with Faith Walker, the executive director of the Great Bend Museum, about their Second Annual Jackson County Trivia Night on Friday at Las Fajitas in Ravenswood.

Tom Susman talks with Chris Smith of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources about a census the DNR is conducting of eagle's nests in the state. Joe Stevens chats with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about farm finances.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses some of the latest activites from both the West Virginia and Ohio Statehouses. In West Virginia, the House Judiciary Committee approves two bills, most notably the Parents Bill of Rights; And in Ohio, the Senate approves a bill looking to overhaul the state's recreational marijuana laws approved by voters less than two years ag...

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Tuesday a joint venture between Babcock Wilcox and Fidelis set to be built in Mason County. Tom Susman spoke with the Governor about the project and its importance. Joe Stevens speaks with Brenda Mobley, executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about the first Ripley Restaurant Week, which goes on through Saturday.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the stories of a controversial bill in the West Virginia Legislature that would have eliminated the state's Certificate of Need law died in committee, and some good economic news for Mason County announced on Tuesday by Governor Patrick Morrisey.

Tom Susman has a pair of reports impacting the future of the Mid Ohio Valley. First, he checks with land owners, business owners and other interested parties that met on Monday for Ravenswood Downtown and their revitalization campaign. Then Tom tells us about some good economic news for Point Pleasant and Mason County.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he plays an excerpt from Vivek Ramaswamy's Monday announcement of his run for Governor of Ohio. Dave also discusses some of the activities from the West Virginia Legislature on Monday.