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Tom Susman talks with Bob Hood of the Gallia Chamber of Commerce about the upcoming Gallipolis River Recreation Festival. Joe Stevens catches up with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about the city's upcoming 4th of July festivities.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses the Ravenswood City Council planning on holding a Special Meeting on Thursday to consider and act on the removal of Councilwoman Denise Toler in accordance with State Code 6-6-7. Dave then discusses a story from WOWK-TV that Mason County Schools has announced Jack Cullen as interim superintendent, after accepting the resignat...

Tom Susman has a conversation with Steven Allen Adams, political reporter for Ogden Newspapers in West Virginia, about the growing controversy of a new mural at the state capitol that is supposed to be historical features Govenor Justice's English Bulldog, Babydog. Tom also talks with Sara McDowell about the upcoming Mountain State Art and Craft Fair in Ripley July 4-7.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with Hannah Hesson, the Human Resources director for Timet, about open houses the company will hold in Ravenswood on Tuesday and in Ripley on Monday. Dave then discusses the news of Middleport Police Chief Mony Wood tendering his resignation Monday afternoon and the response from the village council. We he...

Tom Susman recently attended Charleston's Festivall and spoke with a number of artisans about their crafts. This comes in preparation of Ripley's Mountain State Art and Craft Fair that is coming up July 4-7. Tom then talks with Hannah Hesson, director of Human Resources for Timet, about the open houses Timet is holding in Ravenswood at City Hall on Tuesday and in Ripley at the Starcher Mansion on...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave gives a brief commentary on the 8th anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods and the devistating impact they had on the state. Dave then speaks with Dylan Handley about Liberty Fest '24, happening in Point Pleasant July 5-6 and everything associated with it. We also hear an interview by Tom Susman with Chris Hupp about a fireworks...

Tom Susman catches up with Meghan Parsons, assistant director of the Jackson County Development Authority, about a recent trip she took with other West Virginia business officials to Germany for an international trade conference. Tom also talks with Sara McDowell, member of the Board of Directors of the West Virginia Art and Craft Fair, about this year's fair at Cedar Lakes July 4-7.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses news of a 2-year old found drowning in a pool in Kenna on Thursday, needing to be rescued and transported to an area hospital. Dave also talks about a drowning earlier this week in Lincoln County and what precautions should be taken to prevent tragedies like these. Dave shares audio from Thursday's unveiling of a statue of We...

Constellium earlier this week held a ceremony at the facility in Millwood, where 21 students joined a joint trades program between Constellium and WVU-Parkersburg. We'll hear some of the highlights of that event. Joe Stevens talks with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about how to deal with insects in you garden.

Candace Miller will become the new CEO at Jackson General Hospital in July. Tom Susman and Candace talk about her plans and background. 

Dave Miller chats with Ravenswood High football coach Matt Peery about the Golf Scramble the team is hosting this Saturday at Green Hills Country Club, as well as how his adaption to the team has gone so far in his first year. Dave also talks with Adena Barnette-Miller, social studies teacher at Ripley High (and his wife), about West Virginia Day and important facts regarding West Virginia's road...

Tom Susman has a one-on-one conversation with Candace Miller, the soon-to-be President and CEO of WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital. The full interview will air in a special edition of After Talkline on Thursday at 12:06 pm. Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a 2-mile race that's coming to Ripley.

Coach Bob Huggins talks about Joe Mazzula after the Celtics win and he discusses his history with WVU great Jerry West.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs a brief discussion by Tom Susman with Gabe Roush, athletic trainer with Wahama High School and Rivers Health, about how best to keep yourself hydrated during the heatwave. Dave also shares audio from Governor Jim Justice's ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 1003 Tuesday at West Virginia State University, which will bring the $50 mill...

Tom Susman chats with Alex Easthom, the superintendent of the golf course at Green Hill Country Club in Silverton, about how the course is staying green during the heat wave. Tom also talks with Ben Nease, the mayor of Middleport, Ohio, about layoffs coming to the village's police department.

Dave Miller talks with Rachel Kinder, program director for foster parent recruitment with Mission West Virginia, about her organization's collaboration with the WV Department of Human Services, Aetna Better Health of WV and 10 foster care agencies on recruiting foster parents statewide. Tom Susman interviews Middleport, Ohio, Mayor Ben Nease about a post made on the village's Facebook page Monday...

Tom Susman talks with Jared Bloxton about the Ohio River Festival in Ravenswood that's coming up in the month of August. Tom also has a conversation with Simone Lewis, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Charleston, about the heat wave we are experiencing in the Mid-Ohio Valley and how you can keep yourself safe.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he re-visits an interview from Sunday's Appalachia Matter by Bog Higby with Jackson County farmer Annette Bourgeois about food preservation. Dave then discusses breaking news that WVU Medicine announced the retirement of Jackson General Hospital President and CEO Stephanie McCoy and the appointment of Candace N. Miller to fill that role eff...

Thursday afternoon, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) took to the Senate floor in Washington to chide President Biden and his administration on their overreach when it comes to regulations. We'll hear some of the Senator's remarks. Tom Susman speaks with Mason Mayor Chris Clark about the town Bike Rodeo being held on Saturday and the city's preparations for the 4th of July celebration, includ...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses two stories from wvmetronews.com regarding the closing of Paden City High School for the upcoming school year: one about the closure and the announcement from the Wetzel County Superintendent; the other, reaction from the Paden City community and their desire to keep the school open. Dave then shares a trio of interviews from...

Joe Stevens talks with John David Johnson, agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about what farmers and other folks can do about the abundance of deer out this summer. In sports, Michael Susman shares audio of Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazulla remembering the impact Jerry West had on him, both as a player at WVU and as a coach.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave talks with Michael Susman about the West Virginia North-South All-Star Softball Tournament at Buffalo High School on Thursday. Dave then talks with Jared Bloxton about the Ravenswood High football team's Lift-a-thon fundraiser happening Thursday at Flinn Field. And then, we hear the Bend Area Connection for Thursday, where Tom Susman r...

Tom Susman talks with Amy Haskins, director of the Jackson County Health Department, about how you can protect yourself from ticks this summer. Joe Stevens chats with Kelley Adcock of Main Street Ripley about a number of events coming to Ripley.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear interviews by Tom Susman from Timet's media day event at the site of the titanium plant they are building in Millwood. Tom speaks with HR Director Hannah Hesson and Director of Opertions Aaron Valentine about progress on the plant and how folks can apply to work at the facility. Dave then shares interviews from Tuesday evening's eve...

Tuesday, Timet held a media day event at the site of the titanium plant they will be building in Millwood in Jackson County. Tom Susman attened the event and spoke with a pair of representatives from the company. First is Hannan Hesson, the Human Resources Director for Timet, and later, Aaron Valentine, the Director of Operations for the Millwood facility. They both spoke with Tom about the progre...