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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com about Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power appealing to the WV Public Service Commission to increase rates on large industrial customers to help cover their reimbusement for fuel and discusses a press release from Senator Joe Manchin's office on nearly $53,000 being awarded to the Flatrock Volunteer...

Tom Hunter was live from the Meigs County Fair in Pomeroy on Monday. In the second hour, he talked with Sydney Dillon, the 2023 Meigs County Fair Queen, about her time as queen and what it meant to her to represent the county throughout the state. Tom also gave a rundown of the evening's events and the upcoming broadcast schedule for WMOV from the fair.

Tom Hunter was live at the Meigs County Fair in Pomeroy on Monday. In the first hour, Tom spoke with Lauren Hunter of the Ohio State University's Meigs County Extension office and with Michelle Stumbo, the OSU Extension's education area leader, about their involvement in the fair.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave talks with Ben Smith of Smith Grain and Cattle for another edition of 'What's for Breakfast?'. Then Dave discusses the day's events at the Meigs County Fair, a couple other events happening this week and discusses a story from HD Media on Nucor's President and CEO crying foul over steel coming in from China via Canada and Mexico and ho...

Tom Susman talks with Ripley High Principal Luke Swinney about the upcoming school year and some improvements being made to the school's property. Tom also talks with Amy Haskins of the Jackson County Health Department about shots children will need this year before going back to school.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on two former corrections officers at the Southern Regional Jail pleaded guilty for their indirect involvment in the beating death of an inmate at the jail in March 2022, Dave also discusses the 50th anniversary of Gerald Ford taking his oath of office and giving his inauguration address as Presid...

A legal advertisment was placed in the Charleston Gazette-Mail recently for bids for a sewer improvement project in the town of Mason. Tom Susman spoke with Mason Mayor Chris Clark about the project and some other improvements the town is looking to make. Joe Stevens talks with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist with West Virginia State University, about how farmers are continuing to deal...

Dave Miller talks with Tara Roberts, Vice President of the Meigs County Fair Board, about this year's fair. Dave also discusses a number of events coming to our area over the next week and a half and also discusses the passing of West Virginia native and NASA Astronaut Jon McBride.

WMOV's Tom Susman earlier this week attended the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Trinity Hall, a new dormitory on the campus of the University of Rio Grande. Tom spoke with URG President Ryan Smith, URG Head Football Coach Quincy Wilson and URG Board of Trustees Chair Robin Fowler about the potential impact this will have on the university. Joe Stevens has his weekly conversation with Kelly Ad...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear a trio of interviews by Tom Susman. First, from the ribbon cutting and grand opening of Trinity Hall, a new dormitory on the campus of the University of Rio Grande, we hear from URG President Ryan Smith and URG Board of Trustees Chair Robin Fowler. Then, we hear from Evan Wilson, WVU Extension Agent in Mason County and Member of the...

Tom Susman spoke with Paula Smith of Tri River Transit, a company new to Mason County, about the public transportation services they offer. Tom also stopped by the Mason County Fair and talked with Evan Wilson from the WVU Extension office in the county, and with Susan Durst, who was passing out books to children with the Mason County Board of Education.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers on a controversy in West Virginia regarding the Pleasants Power project. Dave then discusses the breaking news of Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Dave then shares a number of events going on in our a...

Tom Susman talks with Steven Allen Adams, politcal reporter with Ogden Newspapers, about the brewing campaign finance and state loan controversy surrounding the Pleasants County Power project. Tom also talks with Steve Swartzel of the Meigs County Health Department, about what the department is doing after a mosquito in the county was found to be a carrier of the West Nile Virus.

Dave Miller talks with Kevin O'Neil with the Silverton Volunteer Fire Department about their Ice Cream Social Fundraiser coming up this Saturday. Dave then introduces a new segment called "What's for Breakfast?" with Ben Smith of Smith Grain and Cattle. This week, Ben introduces us to his business and what products they offer.

Tom Susman has a conversation with Chris Hall of the West Virginia EMS Coalition. They discuss problems counties EMS providers are facing with low staffs and how organizations are recruiting workers. Tom then shares some of the best reports of the week from the Gallia County Junior Fair in Gallipolis. He talks with exhibitor Gracie Elliott, GCJF board member and grocery store operator Brent Eastma...

The Ravenswood Ohio River Festival opens up today and Dave Miller talked with two musicians who will be performing there over the weekend. First, Dave talks with country music singer-songwriter and West Virginia native Kate Boytek about her upcoming performance, her new music and her latest travels promoting her music. Then, Dave chats with country music legend Billy Dean about his performance, wh...

Tom Susman caught up with Paul Koch of the Gallia County Council on Aging at the Gallia County Junior Fair. Joe Stevens talked John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about how farmers are handling current drought conditions.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. Due to our FM signals being off the air Tuesday morning, Dave re-aired his interview with Jimmy Shaw from that day about the John McGinley Benefit Ride coming up on August 17. Dave also talked with Noah Thompson, singer-songwriter and winner of Season 20 of American Idol, about his performance Friday night at the Ravenswood Ohio River Festival. And Dave dis...

Tom Susman talks with Melissa Quinn Fox, singer-songwriter, who will be performing this Saturday at the Ravenswood Ohio River Festival. Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some notable events coming to the historic Alpine Theater.

Dave Miller talks with Jason Gump, a West Virginia Studies teacher at Ravenswood Middle School, about his recent recognition as an Honorary Knight of the Golden Horseshoe and how he's preparing for the upcoming year. Dave then discusses the day's events at the Gallia County Fair and also talks about what the noise was coming from Spano-Taylor Stadium in Ravenswood Tuesday night.

Tom Susman has a conversation with West Virginia Agriculutre Commissioner Kent Leonhardt about the drought the Mountain State is experiencing and what farmers can do to get some financial relief from the federal government. Tom also previews the Ohio River Festival, happening in Ravenswood this Friday through Sunday. He chats with Jennifer Long of Good Shepherd Family Day Care about the pole they...

Dave Miller talks with Jimmy Shaw about the John McGinley Benefit Ride coming up on August 17 at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. McGinley, a long time first responder and Ripley City Council Member, was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Shaw discusses why they are holding the event, how you can help and take part and donate if you can't make the event. Dave discusses a pair of pre...

Outgoing WVU President E. Gordon Gee was in Ripley this past Friday and took a tour of the new wing of WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital. Michael caught up with Gee and new JGH CEO Candace Miller about Gee's visit, WVU's footprint in health care in the Mountain State. Tom Susman has a report wrapping up last week's Jackson County Junior Fair. He spoke with auctioneers Ed Smolder and Bobby Coop...

Dave Miller talks with Cam Matheny of the Jackson County Players about the upcoming production of '12 Angry Jurors', which runs August 2-4 at the Alpine Theater in Ripley. Dave then discusses the day's events at the Gallia County Fair and an announcement by West Virginia Governor Jim Justice of a state of emergency due to prolonged drought conditions in the state.

Dave Miller talks with Mary Pistelli of the Old Hickory Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution about two events the chapter is holding: Honoring Korean War Veterans at the Jackson County Courthouse on July 27; and Honoring Middle East Conflict Veterans on August 3. We'll also hear interviews by Tom Susman with Larry Chancey, treasurer of the Jackson County Junior Fair, and Amy Worl, L...