Hoppy Kercheval
A native of Summit Point who also earned a master’s degree in journalism, Kercheval serves as vice president of operations and is considered a “founding father” of MetroNews, a statewide radio network comprised of more than 60 terrestrial radio stations which has expanded into digital spaces in a changing media landscape.
Since 1993, Kercheval has hosted the popular statewide current events talk show, MetroNews “Talkline,” a signature daily network program that has become mandatory listening for state leaders, policymakers and others.
A member of the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame, he draws on his former experience with the Mountaineer Sports Network as co-host of the leading sports podcast, “3 Guys Before the Game.”