The Talk of the Town

Director of Economic Research at WVU, John Deskins on the Economic Outlook he presented to state lawmakers.Retired NIOSH worker Anita Wolfe on the jobs coming back to the Centers of Disease Control. 

CPL-33 Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President, Rick Heldreth on staffing problems and violence at USP Hazelton.Executive Director of the North Central West Virginia Airport on the addition of SkyWest as their new carrier. MetroNews Accuweather Senior Meteorologist Heather Zehr on approaching winter weather. 

Fabrizio D'Aloisio, Vice President of Enrollment Management at WVU on the status of recruiting and retention. Morgantown Utility Board president/member for 17 years on her service and growth of the utility and the area. An update from the Northern Outpost with Bill Rice 

Terry Vance, Valley HealthCare on his Veterans Corner column for the Dominion Post Director od Operations at Hazel's House of Hope Dr. Jessica Thompson Fairmont State University Political Science professor on the United States action in Venezuela Monongalia County Republican Party Executive Committee Chair Dale Sparks on the Republican Winter Meetings over the weekend. 

50% Friday with Terry Vance and Hair MechanixSenator Tom Willis, R, Berkely, 15, on his run for the U.S. Senate Chief Operatinf=g Officer for Allegheny Met, Eric Lipinski on the Bridgeport job fair 

Attorney General J.B. McCuskey on the the challenge to HB 3293 at the United State Supreme Court State Treasurer Larry Pack on his legislative priorities

The Monongalia County Schools Excess Levy Renewal with Frank Vitale and Bekah ArandaExecutive Director of the West Virginia First Foundation, Jonathan Board on the $1 million award to Jacob's LadderDelegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 78

WVU Medicine epidemiologist Dr. Matt Lokant on the surrent flu season. Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on tax proposals from the governor. Comments from the host on Homeless issues

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on an overnight murder and the comtinuing investigation into the December 6, 2025 officer-involved shooting. Morgantown Mayor, Danielle Trumble and Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher on upcoming affordable housing listening sessions with the public. Dr. Robbie May, Director of Clinical Services for Mon EMS with an update on their whole blood program and upcoming public events. 

A rebroadcast of a conversation with the President of the West Virginia Oil and Gas Association Charlie Burd on the future demand for natural gas. A rebroadcast of the conversation with Chris Staud from the Forgotten Flag Foundation. 

Liz Finklea, moth of Katie Finklea on the The Katie Finklea Fund for Young Dancers to support, in part or in full, the continued education and training of promising dance artists. The fund is specifically for young dancers aged 12-18 who have been given a special opportunity to pursue a career in dance (such as acceptance into a summer training program or workshop), and who require financial support to attend. Eligible recipients may use the award for tuition, materials, housing, food, and/or travel expenses.Morgantowen Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli on the Morgantown Trash Removal project on Monongahela River at the locks and dam

FirstEnergy Spokesperson Hannah Catlett on storm damage and power outages. WestRidge President Ryan Lynch on major projects that won't be impacted by their Chapter 11 filing and businesses that have opned this year or will open next year. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, On the upcoming legislative sessionMonongalia County Commission President Jeff Arnett explains how the entrances to the Morgantown Industrial Park came about. 

WVU Student Body President and Board of Governors rep Colin Street on getting more involved with state lawmakers Director of Planning and Development with the city of Fairmont, Shae Striat on future public meetings for the Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Trail and the regional economic potential. 

Kent Gamble, Dean of Enrollment Services here at WVU Tech on their enrollment numbers andprograms. Delegate John Williams, D, Monongalia, 80, announces his run for the West Virginia State Senate. MECCA 911 Executive Director Jim Smith on the response and evacuation at the Evergree Assisted Living facility in Morgantown following broken sprinkler system pipes.  

Delegate Joe Statler, R, Monongalia, 77, on education issues and the upcoming legislative session Jason Keeling from the Allegheny Highlands Chapterof the American Red Cross on the Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive at the CMA Church in Morgantown. 

Kelly Flanagan, Director of University Special Events on December 2025 Commencement ceremonies Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. on his Home for the Holidays tour coming to Morgantown Friday Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, on changes he plans to propose to the Micro Grid Bill passed during the last legislative session 

Mon County Delegate David McCormick on extending water service to Morgan's RunMon County Delegate Geno Chiarelli on his run for reelection.  

President of the West Virginia Gas & Oil Association on the furture demand of natural gas. Terry Vance, Veterans Relationship Coordinator with Valley Health Care and Executive Director of the Forgotten Flag Foundation; Chris Staud, Forgotten Flag Foundation Founder on Wreaths Across America Day this Saturday B.C. Taylor Three decades since B.E. Taylor's original “Christmas” album was released, his family and friends will gather to celebrate the season and his legacy.“Feel the Love: A Taylor Family Christmas” will bring Taylor's iconic renditions of classic Christmas tunes to the MET in Morgantown December.18

Triple A Mid-Atlantic spokeman Jim Garrity on holiday travel.  Fundraising Director for the Mountaineer Area Council of Scouting America on the Morgantown Christmas Parade. 

Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on his presentation to stete lawmakers on proposed changes to state education code. Delegate Evan Hansen, D, Monongalia, 79, on the future of base load power 

Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes on the Ed Dunn Road officer-involved shooting from over the weekend. Morgantown High School Football Head Coach Sean Bisor on their first Quad A state championship in two decades. 

Delegate David McCormick, Monongalia, District 82, on the bill he sponsored that allows the DOH to hire private contractors for snow removal in Monongalia and Preston County. WVU President Michael Benson on the lighting of Woodburn Hall, his first semester, the provost search, and plans for traffic around the Mountainlair. 

Sawyer Dennison announces his run for the House of Delegates as a Republican in District 78. Mike Oliverio, R, Monongalia, 13, announces his plans to run for reelection. 

Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble on Small Business Saturday in downtown. Laura Blankenship from the Better Business Bureau on personal security while shopping this holiday season. 

Marion County Schools Superintendent Donna Heston and President of the Board of Education calling for more support from state lawmakers for public education. President and CEO ofMon Health & Executive Vice President of Vandalia Health David Goldberg on their plans for a new Stonewall Jackson Hospital in Lewis County. A preview of the Arise: Tree of Hope Remembrance Ceremony at the Cavalry Chapel Castle on December 6. 

President and CEO of Your Community Foundation on their celebration of Community Foundation Week and awarding $300,000 in grants. Amanda Bolyard on the Pantry Plus More Advent Calendar promotion

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito on the resolution of the shutdown, ACA subsidies, the Epstein Files, Toyota, and the recent visit of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.Morgantown resident Jenn Hastings on Green Bag Road improvements- current and future. 

Delegate Geno Chiarelli, R, Monongalia, 78, on a recent economic development trip to Lisbon, Portugal. Founder and President of the Forgotten Flag Foundation Chris Staud on their organization- to promote Unity and Patriotism through the proper display of the flag

State Department of Highways Representative Brent Walker on the meeting in Morgantown for the next phase of work on Green Bag Raod. Senior Lieutenant Mykola Melnyk, Company Commanderof the 47th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraian Armed Forces on the state of the Ukrain-Russia War. 

Nutcracker Ballet Sales director Bobbie Christopolis on the show coming to Morgantown December 1. Aaron and Toni Marko on the Arise, Tree of Hope event at the Cavalry Chapel in Morgantown December 6. Morgantown High School Athletics Director John Bowers on signing day, a volleyball championship, and the start of high school playoff action. 

Monongalia County Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell on the drop in enrollment. Attorney General J.B. McCusky on advising the Trump Administration not to attend the COP 30 Climate Summit, and the upcoming case defending the Save Women's Sports Act in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Executive Director of National Security and Cyberspace Programs at West Virginia University Bill Walker on the Mountain State Cyber Summit in Morgantown today. Morgantown Police Department Chief Eric Powell and Sgt. Tyler Bradford, Field Training Officer on recruiting efforts. Voice of the Clay Battelle High School Football Team- Ethan Collins on their record season and playoff game this weekend.  

Lt. Gen. Bob Caslen, (Ret), member of the Board of Trsutees at Salem University, former Commandant of the West Point Military Academy, Marshal of the Clarksburg Veteran's Day Parade on his service and importance of this day. State Senator Joey Garcia, D, Marion, 13, on the future of thre four state-run health care facilities that were recently sold.  

Mon County Delegate David McCormick, R, District 82 announced a plan to distribute 100 turkeys through the Scott's Run Settlement House for those not receiving SNAP banafits or federal workers that are not being paid due to the government shutdown. Assistant Dean of the Assistant Dean of Production, Presentation, Operations, and Cultural Engagement Jamie Whoolery on holiday programing at the Creative Arts Center. Executive Director and Monongalia County commissioner Tom Bloom on local food distribution efforts.