Hoppy Kercheval, the longtime host of MetroNewsƵ ƵTalkline,Ƶ will retire from that role, although he plans to remain in several capacities, including on-air appearances and regular commentaries.
The ƵTalklineƵ host role will be filled by veteran broadcasters Dave Wilson in Morgantown and T.J. Meadows in Charleston. Both have served as guest hosts of ƵTalkline.Ƶ
Dave Wilson, the host of ƵTalk of the TownƵ in Morgantown, is a St. Marys native and a graduate of Marshall University.
Meadows, a Teays Valley resident, most recently worked as director of federal policy for American Electric Power. He graduated from West Virginia University and earned his masterƵs in business from the University of Charleston.
The change takes place Jan. 6, 2025.
Kercheval will continue with a once-a-week commentary, occasional guest appearances on ƵTalklineƵ and contributions to the Ƶ3 Guys Before the GameƵ podcast.
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