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Tom Susman talks with West Virginia House of Delegates Member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the recent uptick in school threats made in West Virginia. Pinson is a former law enforcement officer and was a school PRO.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses news stories from wvmetronews.com: First, the ribbon cutting ceremony to be held later this week for Middle College at Fairmont State University; Then, it's a record breaking year for the tourism industry in West Virginia; And finally, Governor Jim Justice on Friday announced the formation of a task force consisting of seven la...

Tom Susman speaks with Andrew Bourgeois, a farmer from Silverton in Jackson County, about what affects the drought has had on his farm this summer. Tom then catches up with Katrena Ramsey, the director of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recrecation about on upcoming concert BOPARC is sponsoring in October and plans for decorations in the city for the holiday season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the new release of the US Drought Monitor map and the affected areas in West Virginia and Ohio. Dave then discusses a trio of stories from wvmetronews.com: Governor Jim Justice reacting the to 40+ plus threats against West Virginia Schools this week; The West Virginia Tax Department filing another tax lein against the Greenbrie...

Tom Susman has a conversation with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about the upcoming special session of the Legislature regarding income tax cuts on September 30. Joe Stevens catches up with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University. about the continuing problems the drought is causing area farmers.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares a question asked by Tom Susman of WMOV yesterday at West Virginia Governor Jim Justice's press briefing on if he was considering adding farm relief to the agenda for the special session of the Legislature on September 30, and the Governor's response. Dave also discussed a pair of stories from wvmetronews.com: one on the West Virgi...

Tom Susman talks with Mike Plante, a strategist with the Democratic Party based in West Virginia, about the Presidential Debate held Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Joe Stevens has a conversation with Chelsea Ruby, the Secretary of Tourism in West Virginia, about how community can work together to promote tourism in the Mountain State.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the Tuesday night meeting at the Jackson County Regional Livestock Market and a story from wvmetronews.com on the Childcare Tax Credit West Virginia Governor Jim Justice wants on the agenda for the Legislature's Special Session at the end of the month. Dave also gives a commentary aimed at Governor Justice to include helping th...

Tom Susman talks with Susan White, director of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce, about the photo contest for the cover page of the county's visitor's guide for next year and the upcoming Women in Business conference. Tom then speaks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Steve Westfall (R-Jackson) about the Legislature's interim meetings, including presentations on what to do with privat...

Tom Susman tells us about a special Drought Meeting that is taking place Tuesday evening at the Jackson County Regional Livestock Market in Fairplain. For those who can't make the meeting, WMOV will provide live coverage beginning at 6 pm. Dave Miller discusses the announcement by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Monday that the State Legislature will meet for a special session on September 3...

Tom Susman caught up with Dick Waybright, President of the Jackson County Commission, and discussed several topics pertaining to the county. Tom also has a report from Saturday's Walk for Recovery that was held in Pomeroy, Ohio, by the Lost Voices of Meigs and Mason County. He spoke with some participants and organizers of the event.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the anticipated announcement by Governor Jim Justice on a special session of the West Virginia Legislature for later this month; a reminder for folks who want the full credit on their vehicle personal property tax on their 2024 state income tax, they must pay what they own in full by October 1; and discusses Phil Kabler's colum...

Tom Susman talks with House of Delegates Member Daniel Linville (R-Cabell), who is the Chair of the House Committee on Infrastructure and Technology, about the proposed sale of Frontier Communications with Verizon. Tom also chats with Mark Curtis, Chief Political Correspondent with NexStar Television in West Virginia (WOWK in Charleston/Huntington, WBOY in Clarksburg, WTRF in Wheeling and WVNS in...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave airs pregame comments from the dedication of the new turf at Flinn Field at Ravenswood High School. We hear from Principal Bill Heis, School Board President Jim Frazier and Superintendent Will Hosaflook, as well as Ravenswood High alum Joe Fields, who owns the company the school system hired to provide teh turf. Dave then discusses a s...

Tom Susman talks with Chris Rizer of Main Street Point Pleasant about the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Point Pleasant, what many regard as the first land battle in the Revolutionary War. Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University, about collecting soil samples this time of year.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the breaking news announced by US Senator Joe Manchin that the US Postal Service has cancelled their proposed downgrade of the only processing and distribution facility in West Virginia and the USPS to invest $23 million to make imporvements to the Charleston facility. Dave then discusses West Virginia Governor Jim Justice sayi...

Tom Susman talks with Evan Wilson, WVU Extension Agent for Mason County, about resources available for farmers affected by the drought and meetings coming up in both Jackson and Mason Counties for affected farmers. Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming events in the county seat of interest.

Dave Miller talks with Addie Smith, the new AmeriCorps representative at the Great Bend Museum in Ravenswood. They discuss what led her to joining the museum and what she hopes to accomplish in Ravenswood. Dave also discusses Wednesday's commentary by Hoppy Kerchival at wvmetronews.com cautioning West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and the state legislature to slow down on a proposed 5% tax cut.

Tom Susman talks with Lee Ann Cunningham of the Meigs County Health Department about their options for helping stop drug overdoses, such as naloxone, and about the upcoming Walk for Recovery that the Department will be taking part in. Tom then checks in with Jeremy Bryant, the Director of the Office of Emergency Management in Mason County, about National Disaster Preparedness Month.

Tom Susman talks with Fred Persinger of Metro News about the start of the high school football season in West Virginia and the Metro News High School Sportsline that airs Wednesday nights on WMOV. Tom then talks with Faith Walker, Executive Director of the Great Bend Museum, about the History Alive event coming to the Alpine Theater in Ripley on September 21.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he features an interview by Tom Susman with Ty Higgins of the Ohio Farm Bureau from Thursday's Valley Today. They discuss the drought and what farmers can do to get help. Dave also talks with Michael Susman about the upcoming football seasons for Wahama High and WVU, and with Heath Bloxton about the upcoming season for Ravenswood High, incl...

Tom Susman talks with Ty Higgins, spokeman for the Ohio Farm Bureau, about the on-going drought in our area, the announcement of the upgrade from an extreme drought to an exceptional drought Thursday and what farmers must to do if they need assistance. Joe Stevens talks with John David Johnson, Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University, about farmers running out of hay to feed lives...

Dave Miller talks with Bo Higby about the Family Fundamentals Festival at the Greene Center in Kenna on September 6-7. Dave then discusses the announcement of Babcock and Wilcox, and energy and environmental leader, investing $126 million in Mason County, WV, for a innovative hydrogen production facility, as well as two other projects coming to West Virginia. And Dave tells us about a trio of even...

Tom Susman speaks with Daniel Mitchell of the Jackson County Regional Livestock Market about the number of farmers and ranchers selling animals early because of the on going drought the area is facing and a meeting the market is holding on September 10. Joe Stevens has his weekly chat with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about what's coming up in Ripley.

Dave Miller talks with Melissa Farmer, the new superintendent of Mason County Schools, about the first week of school for the county, what her expectations for the year are and some safety upgrades coming to schools, as well as an update on renovations at Roosevelt Elementary. Dave then discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia Turnpike Authority announcing toll booths will start...