The Talk of the Town

Democrat candidate for the Monongalia County Commission Julie Knight. Upshur County Commission president, Kristie Tenney on the Kristie Tenney. Upshur Partners Lifting Individuals & Families Together (UPLIFT) program for extended flood recovery

Mountain Party candidate for the 79th District of the House of Delegates, Paige Reiring Morgantown city clerk Christine Wade on Minicipal Government Week October 13 through the 15th. Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, 13, on a partnetship to increase the frequency of maintenance on the corridor from exit 7 on I68 to the I-79 exit in Star City. Oliverio has been working with West Virginia University, WVU Athletics, Vandalia Health, and the state Department of Highways to establish the partnership. 

Kyle Wiggs on the Mountaineer Big 12 opener against Oklahoma State this weekend. Jo Santiago, Freedom the Bald Eagle handler; Terry Vance, veteran partnership coordinator with Valley Health Care System; Chris Staud, president and founder of the Forgotten Flag Foundation. The American Eagle Foundation is try to take Freedom away from Jo and the groups are mounting a petition drive to keep Freedom in West Virginia. 

Delegate Guy Ward, R-Marion, 74, on serious problems affecting homes and businesses at an abandoned mine site near White Hall. General Chairman of the 84th Buckwheat Festival Mike Shaffer President of the state Association of Addiction and Treatment Professionals, Jonathan Dower on Save a Life Day. 

Democrat Candidate for State Senate District 13, John Williams with a campaign update Felicia Posey, VP & GM of the Morgantown Mall about operations and the Veteran Services event.  

Cafaro Company Director of Corporate Communications on mall operations and the Meadowbrrok Mall Delegate David McCormick, R-Monongalia, 82, On the formal complaint filed against Republic Services. 

Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, 79, on the Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, renewable energy, and data centers Libertarian candidate for state Senate District 13, Taylor Richmond  

State Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, 13, on his campaign. Preston County Schools Superintendent Brad Martin on internet access restrictions for district provided technology. Greg Hunter from Blue-Gold News on the Virginia game this weekend. 

Fairmont State University Foundation President Marrisa Mauro on record fundraising and other activitiesPresident of the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia, Rebecca McPhail on natural gas demand and the expansion of CNX Gas in the western end of Monongalia County. 

Barry Bledsoe from the Marion County Chapter of Broken Chains RecoveryAssistant Vice President of Economic, Community and Asset Development, Danny Twilley on expanding the Ascend WV program to recruit health care workers. 

Barry Bledsoe from Broken Chains West Virginia on the group, events, and National Recovery Month in West VirginiaDanny Twilley, the assistant vice president of economic, community, and asset development for the Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative on the effort to recruit health care workers to the state. 

Your Community Foundation President and CEO, Patty Showers Ryan and Vice President Laurie Abildso on the current grant cycle, applications are due September 21, 2026. Director of Student Life and Assessment at Fairmont State University, Justin Rader on the Homecoming later this month.  

Live from the Valley Health Care System 25th remembrance of the September 11, 2001 attacks 

Lewis County Schools Superintendent Carolyn Long on holding classes at WVU Jackson's MillSean Sikora with reflections about former WVU quarterback Chris Gray who was killed in the 9/11 attacks on New York CityTerry Vance and Dr. Brian Sharp from Valley Health Care System about the 25th recognition og 9/11 this Friday at the Morgantown National Guard Armory. 

Elowyn Corby from Vote Solar on corporate governance changes they would like to see PJM make. Greg Hunter on the WVU Coastal Carolina game and remembering Chris Gray, the former WVU quarterback killed in the 9/11 attacks in New York City. Jim Garrity from Triple A Mid Atlantic on oil and gas prices

Travis Griffith from the Griffith Law Center with the latest on legal action and GreenPower MotorCoach Greg Hunter, senior writer with Gold and Blue News and Sportsline co-host on the WVU Football season opener 

Jonathan Dower, MS, LPC, ALPS, NCC, CRC, ICAADC, CCS, SAP, Chief Executive Officer at West Virginia Sober Living on advanced degree opportunities at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Bobby Nutter from ICS Tax on the Earned Income Tax credit and other tax issues. 

Lewis County Commissioner Agnes Queen joins the program to offer updates on ongoing flood recovery efforts.

Secretary of State Kris Warner on West Virginia leading the country in the 5-year small business survival rate Assostant Executive Scout from Scouting America, Mounntaineer Area Council Grant Rumble on improvements at Camp Mountaineer and upcoming events

Fairmont State University Political Science Professor Robert Bolton on the rise of the Democrat Socialists of America Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on recent use of Flock camerasDarlene Dunn and Monica Marietta on the 19th Jim Dunn Run this weekend. 

Attorney Jesse Forbes from  Forbes Law Offices PLLC, on the judgement against the West Virginia Department of Rehabilitation and Correction in the death of Nathan Kennedy at the North Central Regional JailLibertarian candidate for the State Senate seat in District 13 Taylor Richmond.Clay Riley, R - Harrison, 72, on His presentation next week at the Business Summit held by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce on "The Economics of Childcare."

State Democratoc party Chairman Mike Pushkin on the Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner featuring DNC Chairman Ken Martin. Terry Vance from Hair Mechanix on Military and First Responder Appreciation Night with the West Virginia Black Bears Sunday August 30. Voice of the Clay Battelle Cee Bees Ethan Collins on their season opener against Cameron. 

State Treasurer Larry Pack on the unclaimed porperty fund Democrat candidate for State Senate District 13, John Williams Spokesman for the city of Buckhannon on the next steps for recovery.  

Garrett Caine, producer of the YouTube series "Just Us: A Morgantown Football Story. The video series about the Mohigan march to the 2025-26 state Quad A football championship. Jimmy Stemple, on the Clutch House Sports Hotel and Gynasium coming to Charles Pointe in Harrison County.

President of West Virginians Agaonst Transmission Line Injustice on the recent PSC decision on the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link. Seth Sturm, Marion County Democrat committee member. Kyle Wiggs with high school football preview. 

West Virginia First Foundation Executive Director Jonathan Board joins the program to discuss changes to state guidelines for opioid settlement fund distribution.Griffith Law Center attorney Travis Griffith talks about concerns related to GreenPower Motor Company.

State Senator Mike Oliverio, R-Monongalia, 13, on recent legislative interim meetings Professor of Process Technology Blake Lillard from Pierpont Community and Technical College on their Applied Process Internship ProgramBridgeport Emergency Management Director Tim Curry on recovery from Monday flash flooding

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the School Safety Officer program (SSO) and school bus safety. Chairman of the Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Dale Spark on the Reagan Dinner Friday, September 25 and the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place

Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, 77, on all things education following recent interim meetimgs in Charleston MetroNews Meteorologist Bryan Hughes on severe weekend weather and what the coming week may bring. 

Anthony Hinton from Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport about the $1 billion JPATS contract with the federal government. Monongalia County Schools superintendent Eddie Campbell on the start of school and assessment scores. 

Prinicipal at the Morgantown Christain Academy Christopher Knotts on the beginning of their school year and more info about the institution. Nick Simpson with the Electronic Payment Coalition on the Credit Card Competition Act. Morgantown High School head wrestling coach Joe Abu-Ghannam on the new statewide committee to promote girls wrestling. 

WVU Vice President of Student Life Gary Furbee on student move-in and Welcome Week CASA for Kids Board President Brandi Wolfe on their Goose Chase event coming to the community August 29. 

Rachel Mitchel from the Mon County Center on the commercial kitchen Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II on recent vape shop raids.  

Morgantown Director of Arts and Culture Vincent Kitch on Who's Bad and The Heavy Hitters tomorrow as part of the Ruby Summer Concert Series. President and CEO of Hope Gas Morgan O'Brein on the Purchased Gas Adjustment and the Pipeline Replacement and Expansion Program. President of Peak Health Amos Ross on their growth and new CMS 4.5 rating. Libertarian candidate for the State Senate seat in District 13 Taylor Richmond. 

Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate Rachel Fetty Anderson on her campaign State Treasurer Larry Pack on TANF funding and the School Clothing Voucher program 

Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate Rachel Fetty Anderson on her campaign Masry Beth Selby on the the Pantry Plus More Back to School Bash Rev. Raymond Morris and Teresa Morris Flanary on the Miracle Mission Church Back to School backpack distribution event. 

Taylor Helms with Mon County Parks about the event at Chestnut Ridge Park this weekend. City of Buckhannon spokesman Randy Sanders with an update on flood recovery. Special projects coordinator with the city of Morgantown on National Night Out coming up Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Krepps Park. Titan Roofing owner James Sanders on the recent flood relief supply drive. 

State Senator Ben Queen, R-Harrison, 12, on Lewis County flood relief efforts Buckhannon city spokesman Randy Sanders with an update from their city and needs.  

Appalachian Glass owner Chip Turner joins the show to discuss flood recorvery efforts in Weston.WVU Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services Candi Frazier joins the program to talk about student debt.