The Valley Today on WMOV AM

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he and WMOV Owner/Operator Tom Susman talk about the upcoming Legislative session in West Virginia, the start of the candidate filing period for the 2026 election in the Mountain State, and Tom shares his thoughts on Donna Boley, the longest continuous serving Senator in West Virginia history, announcing her resignation last Friday after 40...

The West Virginia Press Association held their annual Legislative Lookahead Friday at the State Culture Center and Museum in Charleston. Tom Susman was there and filed a report on some of the big issues being discussed before the Legislative session commences on Wednesday.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave shares Tom Susman's interview with Jason Huffman, president of Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia, from Thursday's Valley Today talking about AFP-WV's legislative agenda. Dave also discusses T.J. Meadows's recent commentary at wvmetronews.com on some state school systems on the verge of financial collapse.

A new mural is coming to Ravenswood and you can help paint it. Tom Susman speaks with Molly Washburn of Downtown Ravenswood Partners about how you can volunteer. Tom also has a conversation with Jason Huffman, president of Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia, about their legislative agenda for this year and their desire to see significant changes to local schools in the Mountain State, includin...

Dave Miller hosts the final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave informs us of breaking news of the resignation of West Virginia State Senator Donna Boley (R-Pleasants), who had been in the Senate since 1985, coming six days before the 60-day regular session for the Legislature begins. Dave also shares news of West Virginia Senate Minority Leader Mike Woelfel (D-Cabell) announcing he's not seeking r...

Joe Stevens catches up with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some upcoming events and a new business now open in Ripley. Joe also talks with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about calving season coming soon for area cattlemen.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Tuesday's Valley Today with Evan Wilson of the Mason County office of WVU Extension Services about an upcoming dinner for area farmers and how plans are coming along for this summer's Mason County Junior Fair. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on some West Virginia lawmakers wanting to see...

Tom Susman talks with Evan Wilson, the Mason County agent for WVU Extension Services, about an upcoming dinner for area farmers and some announcements about this summer's Mason County Junior Fair.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson about his plans for running for re-election and the upcoming Legislative session. Dave also airs comments made by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday regarding potential income tax cuts for residents of the Mountain State....

Tom Susman talks with West Virginia House of Delegates member Jonathan Pinson (R-Mason) about his plans to run for re-election this spring and about the upcoming Legislative session.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he takes an extended look at a story by Brad McElhinny at wvmetronews.com on three issues that the West Virginia Legislature may or may not look at in their upcoming session that are being challenged in various courts across the state: the recently passed food dye and additive ban that takes effect in 2028, but an injunction was placed on i...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia State Supreme Court announcing that Justice C. Haley Bunn will serve as the court's Chief Justice for its upcoming 18 month term. Dave also discusses the anniversary of the Sago Mine Disaster in Upshur County that occured on this day in 2006. And Dave shares high points and low...

Tom Susman fills in for Dave Miller in this episode. Tom features an interview from Metro News Talkline by Dave Wilson with David Hoyt, who as a DJ at WMOV in the 1970s was the first person in America to air John Denver's 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'. Tom also chats with VMP's Tom Hunter about the Cotton Bowl matchup between Ohio State and Miami this evening. And Tom has some advice for celebrati...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on US District Judge Irene Berger issuing an injunction regarding West Virginia's recently passed food dye ban bill, even though it does not go into effect until 2028. Dave also gives a recap to a busy year and previews an even busier 2026.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave airs an interview by Tom Susman with Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley about some things voters need to know before the primary election takes place in May and potential candidates need to know before the filing deadline on January 31. Dave also chats with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his most recent commentary and an interesting Mo...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs Tom Susman's interview with Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers from Friday's Valley Today on the upcoming West Virginia Legislature and the expections for the session. Dave then discusses some situations regarding races in the US Senate for 2026, including West Virginia's Shelley Moore Capito's bid for re-election, and the speci...

Christmas may be coming up, but political season in West Virginia is starting to heat up, as the Legislature's regular session is set to begin on January 14. Tom Susman talks with Steven Allen Adams, political reporter of Ogden Newspapers (locally, the Parkersburg News & Sentinel) about the expections for this year's session.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses the string of power outages across the region after the strong winds overnight took a toll on the grid. Dave also discusses the news of the resignation of West Virginia House of Delegates member Brandon Steele.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture's 'Rooted in the Mountain State' program recently featured a report on goat farming in West Virginia. Hear it in this edition of the Valley Today.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the State of West Virginia receiving a grade of D+ on the annual American Society of Civil Engineers infrastructure report card. Dave also discusses a story from the Athens Messenger Newspaper on Ohio University firing head football coach Brian Smith 'for cause' on Wednesday.

Joe Stevens chats with Brenda Mobley, the executive director of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau, about some holiday events going on now. Joe also talks with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about taking care of the animals during cold weather.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs Tom Susman's interview from Tuesday's Valley Today with Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism executive director Susan White about the chamber's recent award gala. Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announcing his desire to work with the Legislature to find a way to red...

Tom Susman catches up with Susan White of the Meigs County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism about their recent Awards Gala and their current projects, including the 2026 Meigs County Visitors Guide. Tom also has a conversation with Jim McKay of Legislative Action Team and Prevent Child Abuse West Virginia about a legislative agenda his coaltion has put out to call attention to issues they feel need...

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear remarks made by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey on Monday at Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent celebrating the recent snowfall allowing the state's ski resorts to open earlier than anticipated this season. Dave also shares a story from wvmetronews.com on the State School Building Authority approving $49 million in NEEDS grant...

Tom Susman features an excerpt of a recent interview from Appalachia Matters with Dr. Jessica Bradley, a psychologist with Marshall Medical School and Marshall Health, about dealing with stress during the holidays.