Hoppy Kercheval, Influential Radio Host and Jefferson County Native, Announces Retirement
WV MetroNews Talkline host Kercheval to retire from show
The Inter-Mountain | Friday, December 20, 2024
Hoppy Kercheval, a prominent broadcaster and native of Jefferson County, announced his retirement as the host of WV MetroNews Talkline, effective January 3. Celebrated for nearly half a century in West Virginia media, Kercheval, whose career began in Morgantown, expressed heartfelt gratitude to listeners and emphasized the need for fresh voices in broadcasting. Although stepping away from daily hosting, he will continue to contribute with commentary and special appearances. This pivotal moment marks the transition of Talkline to new co-hosts, Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows, while Kercheval’s legacy as a respected media figure remains pivotal to the local community, including organizations like the WVU sports program.
