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Tom Susman talks with University of Rio Grande President Ryan Smith about the school's success and future plans after a 10% increase in enrollment this semester. Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss some important upcoming meetings for area farmers.

Dave Miller talks with Randall Miller, band director at Ripley High School, about the season the band has had so far this year, and about their annual band competition, Vikingfest, comin up this Saturday. Dave then discusses a story from Metro News on how recovery and power restoration efforts after Tropical Storm Helene are going in Mercer County, WV.

Tom Susman speaks with Ceason Ranson, coordinator of the Ripley Rotary Club's Adopt-a-Family program, about preparation for this year's holiday season. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about upcoming events Main Street is involved in.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Dennis Armisen and Andy Richardson, representatives with Banker's Life, about the upcoming enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and what you need to know about it. Dave Miller discusses the disaster relief drive Constellium is holding this week for people affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, as well as three other events and he gives a comm...

Tom Susman talks with Leigh Ann Cunningham, Nurse Supervisor of the Meigs County Health Department, about the department's upcoming Vaccine Clinic at this Saturday's Meigs County Farmer's Market in Pomeroy. Tom also speaks with Jeremy Bryant, the director of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Mason County, about the fall burn ban in West Virginia, and what folks can do to...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the short, but sweet, special session of the West Virginia Legislature on Monday, what supplemental spending bills were passed and why members left the two big issues of the session on the table for next week's interim meetings. Dave also discusses the passing of baseball icon Pete Rose, what he means to Cincinnati Reds fans an...

Tom Susman chats with Amy Haskins, Director of the Jackson County Health Department, about vaccines available this fall for the flu, pneumonia and COVID. Tom also talks with WV House of Delegate member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the Special Session of the Legislature that began on Monday and some ideas the delegate has in allocating the $500 million the Governor want to spend in suplemental f...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses reports from WLOS-TV in Asheville, NC, WJHL-TV in Johnson City, TN and WVVA-TV in Bluefield, WV, on the on-going recovery from storms and flooding from Hurricane Helene. Dave also discusses the Special Session of the West Virginia Legislature that is supposed to begin today.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Mark Curtis, political reporter with NexStar Television in West Virginia (WOWK-TV in Charleston-Huntington), about the upcoming election. Tom then speaks with Mason Mayor Chris Clark about the town's upcoming Harvest Festival and plans for the Christmas season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the latest maps from the US Drought Monitor and where both Ohio and West Virginia stand in this week's monitor. Dave then shares a brief interview with Ripley High School Volleyball player Tiffany Fisher after the team's 3-2 win over Cabell Midland Thursday night. Dave then chats with WMOV Sports Director Michael Susman about W...

Tom Susman talks with John Madsen, Executive Director of the Meigs County Council on Aging, about a new adult day care service the COA if offering. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss what farmers should be thinking about once they get out of drought conditions.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear the full interview with WMOV's Tom Susman with West Virginia State Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) about expectations for the upcoming special session of the legislature. Dave then discusses some upcoming events, including Harvest in the Wood, which begins Thursday in Ravenswood, and he's shares a couple of interviews w...

Tom Susman has a conversation with State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam), who serves as the Senate Finance Committee Chairman, about what to expect from the state legislature during the special session scheduled to begin on Monday. Joe Steves talks with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming events in the area.

Dave Miller talks with Justin Johnson, lead singer of the band Rewind the Walkman, about their upcoming performance at the Harvest in the Wood Festival on Saturday.

Tom Susman has a conversation with J.J. Barrett, the WVU Extension Agent for Wood County, about the continuing impact of the drought in our area. Tom also chats with Jenny Knopp, principal of Gilmore Elementary School in Sandyville, about the school recently being named a National Blue Ribbon School.

In wake of the recent death of an Indiana man who was having a seizure while police handcuffed him, Tom Susman has a conversation with Monica Mason, who was an early advocate for the West Virginia State Legislature to pass a law creating the Purple Alert, which lets first responders know they are dealing with a person in a cognative or mental state.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses upcoming deadline for the general election, which is only six weeks away. Dave also discusses upcoming events for the Harvest in the Wood Festival in Ravenswood September 26-29, the Holly Forbes performance at the Alpine Theater in Ripley on October 5 and a story from the Cincinnati Enquirer on the Reds firing manager David Bel...

Joe Stevens talks with Jackson County Superintendent of Schools Will Hosaflook about how the school system is moving forward after some threats were made against some schools in the district.

Dave Miller talks with Jimmy Frashier, Assistant Superintendent of Jackson County Schools, and Jim Frazier, Jackson County Board of Education President, about the release of the West Virginia Department of Education's academic scorecard for the district. Dave then talks with Heath Bloxton about Friday night's Ravenswood High football game with Doddridge County.

Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss the decision local cattlemen are having to make with the on-going drought.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Joe Stevens's interview with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a pair of events coming up this weekend. Dave then discusses a news story and commentary from Hoppy Kercheval on West Virginia Democratic candidate for Governor Steve Williams expressing interest in a statewide referendum on the legalization of cannabis use for a...

Joe Stevens talks with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a pair of events happening this Saturday.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Joe Stevens with Denny Bellamy of the Mason County CVB about the upcoming Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant. Dave then discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on why a statewide burn ban has not yet been put in place for the State of West Virginia, as well as why one has been for Jackson County.

Joe Stevens chats with Denny Bellamy of the Mason County CVB about the upcoming Mothman Festival in Mason this weekend.

Dave Miller discusses three news items: The West Virginia School Building Authority has received request for funding from over 30 county school districts, but only has $54 million to allocate this year; The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is putting together a survey for businesses and employers to gauge the needs and wants for childcare by workers to share with lawmakers; And Gover...