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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on US District Court Judges in the Mountain State noting numerous inconsistancies and errors with arrests made by ICE in Operation Country Roads. Dave also discusses the passing of Delegate Larry Kump of Berkeley County over the weekend and that the House is looking to make changes to school aid fun...

This Monday, a memorial service will be held at the Mason County Courthouse in memory of Sheriff Elvin Wedge and two others who were killed in an explosion at the Courthouse in 1976. Tom Susman spoke with sitting Sheriff Corey Miller about the service. Tom also continues our salute to the Ripley Rotary Club and their celebration of 100 years of serving the community, by catching up with former Clu...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a press release from West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey's office on the Governor annoucing Thursday a $4 billion investment by Penzance Management for the state's first high impact intelligence center to be built in Berkeley County. Dave then chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his two most recent commentaries on t...

The Ripley Rotary Club is celebrating 100 years of serving the Ripley and Jackson County community. In this episode of the Valley Today, Tom Susman talks with Steve Westfall about some of the most recent activity of club and with longtime club member Suzette Lowe about a special Centennial project the club is undertaking this year to benefit the Jackson County Junior Fairground and Fair.

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Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from both TSG Consulting's Legislative Update and wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia House of Delegates passing its version of a budget bill Wednesday, one somewhat different from the Senate's version and vastly different from Governor Morrisey's wishes. Dave also discusses stories from wvmetronews.com on Roane County...

Joe Stevens chats with Brenda Mobley, the Executive Director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some fun events going on now and some that are coming up soon. Joe also has his weekly get together with John David Johnson, the Agriculture Specialist at West Virginia State University. This week, they discuss a special event going on for farmers in Charleston this weekend.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares Tom Susman's interview with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) from Tuesday's Valley Today on the West Virginia Legislature's progress and push toward the end of the session. Dave also shares information from TSG Consulting's Legislative Update on bills passed on Tuesday, as well as remarks made by Governor Patrick Morrisey regard...

Tom Susman caught up with Delegate Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) on the latest happenings with the House of Delegates as the regular Legislative session enters its final quarter. Tom also shares a report of Fidelis holding a presentation at Tuesday's Mason County Chamber of Commerce meeting in Point Pleasant. Tom finds out about their plans and gets feedback from County Commissioner Rick Handley and P...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he shares Tom Susman's interviews from Monday's Valley Today with Jason Huffman of Americans for Prosperity-WV and Jackson County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook on issues facing schools, budgeting and the HOPE Scholarship. Dave also has a talk with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about the latest happenings at the State Capitol and this p...

The debate surrounding the Hope Scholarship and whether or not to give more money to the program or put caps on how much it grants is heating up as the West Virginia Legislature winds down on its 60-day regular session. Tom Susman spoke with Jackson County Schools Superintendent Will Hosaflook about the need for the state's public schools to have the flexibility to compete against the state's priv...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on US District Court Judge Joseph Goodwin last week writing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement arresting people while masked violates the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution and deflects accountability from those who overstep the law. Dave also discusses a piece that aired on CBS's '60 Minute...

If you are a child of the 60s or 70s, you no doubt are familiar with the artwork of Andy Warhol. A traveling exhibit of Warhol prints are now at the Clay Center in Charleston, marking the first time they're being shown somewhere other than the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh. Tom Susman talks with Lindsay Miranda of the Clay Center about the exhibition.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear an interview by Tom Susman with Amy Haskins, the executive director of the Jackson County Health Department, on the department now offering low cost blood work services to county residents. Dave also catches up with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about the issues the state is facing with putting the budget together with the rising cost...

Jeremy Comer is a newcomer to politics and is seeking the Republican nomination for Jackson County Commissioner in this May's primary. Tom Susman spoke with Comer about why he's jumping into politics and running for the Commission. Tom also has a conversation with Amy Haskins, the executive director of the Jackson County Health Department, about how resident of the county can take advantage of low...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the House Finance Committee recommending adjustments to the Hope Scholarship and reaction from groups the oppose and support the scholarship.

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the Executive Director of the Ripley Convention and Visitor's Bureau, about coming upcoming events in the area. Joe also talks with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about seeding pastures.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses a trio of stories from wvmetronews.com on recent activity taken by the West Virginia State Senate and Senate Committees ranging from the passage of a bill to stiffen penalties for human trafficking and smuggling to the Senate Education Committee considering changing the requirement figure from days to hours and to the Finanac...

There will be a critter dinner hosted by Main Street Baptist Church of Point Pleasant at the West Virginia State Farm Museum this Saturday night. Tom Susman chats with Dylan Handley, one of the organizers of the event, about where you can get tickets and what will be on the menu.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com by Brad McElhinny about the West Virginia State Senate beginning their discussions on the state budget and how to work in Governor Morrisey's desire to see a 10% income tax reduction. Dave also talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about what he's seen out of the Legislature in the budget process so...

Vince Riffe wants to be the next mayor of the City of Ripley. Tom Susman spoke with Riffe about why he's running and what his vision for the city is. Tom also attended Rural Health Care Day at the State Capitol in Charleston on Monday. He caught up with Rich Sutphin of the Rural Health Association; Dr. Jim Nimitz, the President of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg; and...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses stories from WCMH-TV on Ohio-based Bob Evans Restaurants being purchased two weeks ago by a New York-based investment firm and candidate for Ohio Governor Dr. Amy Acton picking up an endorsement from the Ohio AFL-CIO, the state's largest labor union. Dave also shared stories from wvmetronews.com on Delegate Hollis Lews (D-Kanaw...

Tom Susman speaks with Molly Washburn of Downtown Ravenswood Partners about an upcoming meeting this Tuesday for city residents to hear about the new guidelines for the Historic District.