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Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in the city.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with West Virginia State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) before the end of the Legislature's conclusion Saturday that aired on Tuesday's Valley Today. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on Raylee's Law, the bill that was at the center of the Senate override of President Randy Smith, not passing and...

Tom Susman caught up with West Virginia State Senator Eric Tarr (R-Putnam) before the end of the Legislature's conclusion Saturday about the rare move the Senate made to override the Senate President and the Senator's thoughts on a citizen legislature versus a professional one.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) on the end of the Legislature's 60 day regular session. Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News and gets his thoughts on the end of the Legislative session.

The West Virginia Legislature concluded its 60 day Regular Session Saturday night. Before the end of the session, Tom Susman spoke with State Senator Amy Grady (R-Mason) and Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about what happened during the session, what they're happy with and what disappointed them.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with West Virginia State Senator and Senate Education Committee Chair Amy Nichole Grady about the tail end of the Legislature's regular session. Dave also chats with Phillip Moulton of Ravenswood Arts about an upcoming photography contest the gallery is sponsoring.

Joe Stevens has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist with West Virginia State University. This week, it's all about getting those fruit trees ready for the growing season.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Joe Stevens with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about getting those fruit trees ready for the growing season. Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary on the State Senate letting the state down by not passing TEAM West Virginia and...

Jeff Kessler is a former member of the West Virginia State Senate, who represented the northern panhandle. He's now running for the Democratic Party's nomination for the US Senate this May. Kessler was in Charleston campaigning on Thursday and WMOV's Tom Susman caught up with him to ask why he's running and what he'd bring to the Senate if elected.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses recent activity of the West Virginia Legislature as the House and Senate struggle to agree on energy policy. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the State Board of Education meeting Wednesday and getting update from two school districts that are under the board's control at this time.

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some upcoming events and the new visitor's guide the Bureau released for this year.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares Tom Susman's interview from Tuesday's Valley Today with Dr. Gretchen Flinner of Happy Ears Audiology of Marietta about a mobile audiology clinic coming to the Meigs County Health Department on March 18. Dave also discusses some of the latest activity in the West Virginia Legislature from TSG Consulting's Legislative Update.

Tom Susman chats with Dr. Gretchen Flinner of Happy Ears Audiology in Marietta, Ohio, about an audiology clinic hosted by the Meigs County Health Department on Wednesday, March 18.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Katrena Ramsey of the Ravenswood Board of Parks and Recreation about a new boat ramp coming to the city. Dave also shares a report on recent activity by the West Virginia State Senate from TSG Consulting's Legislative Update. And Dave discusses with T.J. Meadows his recent commentary a social media post b...

With the warm weather on the way, the city of Ravenswood is adding a new boat ramp. Tom Susman talks with Katrena Ramsey of the city's Parks and Recreation Department about the new addition. We'll also hear the latest edition of Rooted in the Mountain State from the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. This episode focuses on Leslie Boggess, the WVDA's head of business development, who also ru...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on the state legislature's chances of looking at the state school funding formula before the end of the session on Saturday and what is in the Protect Women's Collegiate Sports Act, but Dave opines that the bill shold also benefit the state's smaller public colleges, not just WVU and Marshall. Dave...

Tom Susman spent Thursday morning at the West Virginia State Capitol and spoke with some folks about what was happening with the Legislature's session as it starts to wrap up. In our first segment, we'll hear part of his discussion with West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. And in our second segment, we'll hear his chat with Senate Education Chair Amy Grady (R-Mason). In sports, Michael Susman...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Dr. Maxwell Tran of Holzer Health about a new radiation treatment for osteoarthritis he's offering. Dave also gives a rundown of the West Virginia State Senate approving changes to a budget bill and sending to the House. And Dave talks with T.J. Meadows about T.J.'s most recent commentaries at wvmetronews...

Holzer Health is offering a new therapy for osteoarthritis. Tom Susman has a conversation with Dr. Maxwell Tran of Holzer about the treatment. Tom also spent his morning at the State Capitol in Charleston and spoke with a number of folks under the golden dome, including Governor Patrick Morrisey. We'll hear an excerpt of their conversation from this morning's broadcast.

Tom Susman broadcast live from the State Capitol in Charleston Thursday morning as the State Legislature's 60 day regular session begins to wind down. Tom spoke with State Senator Amy Grady, Delegate Jonathan Pinson, Delegate Dana Ferrell, State Senator Eric Tarr, Governor Patrick Morrisey and Delegate Happy Joe Parsons about the session and what to look for over the next nine days. Tom also chats...

Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about some upcoming special movie screenings and other events at the Alpine Theater. Joe also has his weekly discussion with John David Johnson, the Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, it's all about planning for planting your garden.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discussed recent laws passed by the House of Delegates and the Senate in the West Virginia Legislature the day before 'Crossover Day'. Dave also discusses the win by former West Virginia State Senator Richard Ojeda in Tuesday night's primary election for the 9th Congressional District in North Carolina and numbers from the West Virginia...

The Ripley Rotary Club held its 100th anniversary luncheon Monday. Dave Miller caught up with Erik McCullough, President of the Club, about the day's events and how folks can get involved with Rotary. Tom Susman talks with Amanda Morgan, candidate for the Jackson County Commission, about why's she's running and what she'd bring to the Commission if elected.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares an interview by Tom Susman with Dr. Phillip Surface, who is running for State Senate in the 4th District, which includes Jackson and Mason Counties. Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about the on-goings at the West Virginia State Capitol and his recent commentary on the US striking Iran this past weekend.

Fifty years ago this week, Sheriff Elvin Wedge, a Mason County Deputy and the county's jailer were killed in an explosion at the Mason County Courthouse. A memorial service was held on Monday to remember the lives lost from that day. Tom Susman was there and spoke with individuals who attended. Tom also has a conversation with Brett Patterson, organizer for the Cabin Fever Festival, which is comin...