Rich Rodriguez was announced as the newest WVU Football head coach just over a week ago. Rich Rodriguez joined Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval to talk about his past tenure at WVU, and the fresh perspective he’s taking into his second stint at the helm of WVU football.

The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has approved $75 million to support Nucor Corp's business in West Virginia. Ogden Newspapers' Steven Allen Adams has been following Nucor's project in West Virginia and joins Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval to give the latest.

Today the West Virginia Economic Development Authority approved an additional $75 million to support Nucor's footprint in West Virginia. MetroNews statewide correspondent Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to update Hoppy with the latest.

"I think the deal fell under its own weight." The federal government is on the verge of a shutdown with the latest federal funding package not passed. Senator Shelley Moore Capito joins Talkline to give her perspective on why the continuing resolution didn't pass.

The future of the United States' power supply is raising questions among experts due to surging demand from artificial intelligence. Todd Snitchler is the President & CEO of the Electric Power Supply Association and he joins Talkline for a conversation surrounding the state of energy and its futu...

After decades at the helm, Hoppy Kercheval announced this morning that he will be retiring from being the host of MetroNews Talkline. Hoppy addressed viewers on today’s show and gave details including when and who will be his replacement.

Last night the WVU Mountaineers ended their 2024 football campaign with a tough loss to the Memphis Tigers in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl 42-37. MetroNews’ Brad Howe joins Talkline to recap the Bowl loss, and look back on Garrett Greene's career and legacy as a Mountaineer QB.

Incoming Senator and current WV Governor Jim Justice had some harsh critiques o Joe Manchin’s legislation on his way out of office. Joe Manchin joined Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval this morning to respond to Justice’s comments.

Nitro High School teacher Adam Wolfe was named a 2024 Milken Educator Award winner on Tuesday morning. Fresh off receiving the award, Adam Wolfe joined Hoppy Kercheval on Talkline to talk receiving the award and his background in teaching.

Roger Hanshaw is the Speaker of the House in West Virginia and was one delegate who was specifically mentioned in death threats by incoming delegate Joseph de Soto last week leading to de Soto’s arrest. Roger Hanshaw joins Talkline to talk about the threats and what led to the arrest.

Tonight the Mountaineers wrap up their 2024 Football season in Frisco Texas where they’ll play the Memphis Tigers in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl. Tony Caridi joins Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval to preview the bowl game and detail who will suit up and who will sit out.

Mountaineer Nation is still reacting to the news of Rich Rodriguez being hired as the football team's next head coach. Brad McElhinny joins Talkline to react to the news and its impact in the state.

Chris Stirewalt is the host of The Hill Sunday on NewsNation. Stirewalt joins Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval to look at Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema and their exits from the senate and how this could be a precautionary tale for Senate Republicans.

WVU Director of Athletics Wren Baker joins Talkline with Hopppy Kercheval to give an inside look into how the WVU Football coaching search was conducted, and how he concluded that Rich Rod was the right man for the job.

Congressman Alex Mooney gave his farewell address this week as he prepares to exit office following the new year. Mooney joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to look back at his service to West Virginia.

This Friday and Saturday is finally the championship weekend in Charleston for High School Football Playoffs. Fred Persinger is the Voice of High School Sports in WV and he joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to preview all 4 championship matchups.

More information has come out following a Eastern Panhandle lawmaker who was arrested after making terroristic threats to his fellow state delegates. Marsha Chwalik, host of Panhandle Live, joins Dave Wilson on Talkline to give the latest, including some disturbing details unearthed in the crimin...

WVU announced Thursday morning that former coach Rich Rodriguez has been hired as the next WVU Football coach 17 years after his infamous departure from the program. Hoppy Kercheval takes a break from his vacation to give the latest on how this deal came to fruition.

Owen Schmitt is a former Fullback for WVU Football who played under Rich Rodriguez in his previous stint where they won the 2008 Fiesta Bowl. Owen Schmitt joins Talkline to discuss the return of Rich Rodriguez to the program.

An eastern panhandle legislator has been arrested after making terroristic threats to his fellow Republican lawmakers. Incoming state delegate Joseph de Soto was arrested early Thursday morning after threatening other legislators. Marsha Chwalik, host of Panhandle Live on the Panhandle News Netwo...

Charleston will be the host of the High School Football and cheerleading state championships this weekend, along with the Charleston Dirty Birds’ Light the Night fest. Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin joins Talkline to look ahead to a busy weekend.

Bill Bissett is the President of the WV Manufacturers Association and he joined Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows on Talkline for a discussion surrounding the proposed Trump tariffs and how they could impact West Virginian businesses and citizens.

"This is a really unique opportunity for the state of West Virginia." Jonathan Board is the Executive Director for the WV First Foundation. The Foundation recently launched their Appalachian Continuum of Care for Overdose Reduction Network or ACORN. Jonathan joins Talkline to give more informatio...

Fresh off of former head coach Charles Huff being hired at Southern Miss, Marshall has hired Boone County native Tony Gibson as their next head football coach. Marshall Athletics Director Christian Spears joins Talkline to look back on the transition of regimes for the football program.