Tom Susman spoke with Dwayne Pugh, who is running for mayor of Ripley, about why he's running and what he'd like to do if elected.

* This aired as part of the Valley Today on January 13, but was not recorded due to a technical issue. What was recorded, including Tom's interview with candidate for mayor Steve Donohew, can be found on the main page.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he airs interview by Tom Susman with two people who have filed to run for Mayor of Ripley, Steve Donohew and Dwayne Pugh, about why they are running and what they'll do if elected.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on a significant change in Committee Leadership in the State Senate as the West Virginia Legislature prepares to go into session and gives a very stern warning to Senate President Randy Smith about how he proceeds.

As the candidate filing period continues in West Virginia, Tom Susman caught up with a pair that have filed to run for mayor in the City of Ripley. Tom talks with Steve Donohew in the first half hour.

* Due to a technical issue, the second half of the program did not record. Candidate Dwayne Pugh's interview will be in a seperate podcast on the main page.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview from Monday's Valley Today with Jackson County Clerk Christina Gossett about the first day for candidates to file to run in the Primary Election coming up this May.

Dave then has a conversation with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his recent commentary and fears Dave has about the West Virginia Republican Party closing its primary to non-members.

Monday was the first day for candidates to officially file in West Virginia to run in the primary election this May. Tom Susman spoke with Jackson County Clerk Christina Gossett about what she had seen in her office on the first day of filing. And Tom spoke with Mason County Commission President Rick Handley, who filed to run for another term on the Commission.

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 years in the Upper Chamber.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the West Virginia State Board of Education keeping an eye on five school systems facing financial troubles at the start of the calendar year and T.J. Meadows's commentary on the West Virginia Republican Party keeping their upcoming primary closed to non-party members.

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, including their support of school consolidation.

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 re-elections, while car dealer and former candidate for Governor Chris Miller announcing his intention to replace Woelfel. Dave also talks about a story from the New York Times on Congressmen Steny Hoyer of Maryland, annoucning he will not seek another term.