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Jeff Jenkins


The award-winning native of Pratt, West Virginia took over as head of the news division of Metronews in August of 2000. Prior to that the 1987 graduate of West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism served as news director at WAJR in Morgantown.

In addition to directing the news operation, Jeff serves as chief capitol correspondent. His unbelievable work ethic and drive provides Metronews listeners with unparalleled coverage of state government.

A 26-year veteran of West Virginia Radio Corporation, Jeff began his tenure with the company as an intern while still attending West Virginia University. A former student manager for the West Virginia University football team continues his involvement with the Mountaineers by serving as director of football broadcasts on the Mountaineer Sports Network.

In addition to using his voice for broadcasting news, Jeff also is an accomplished singer and leads the congregational singing at Spring Hill Baptist Church in South Charleston.

Jeff and his wife Jackie are the proud parents of three sons, Caleb, Tommy and Stevie, and are now enjoying life as grandparents.



Recent Articles by Jeff Jenkins

Investigators seek help with 8 suspicious fires in Hampshire County

CAPON BRIDGE, W.Va. — Investigators with the state Fire Marshal’s Office are seeking the public’s health in a string of arson fires in Hampshire County. The office said Friday there have been eight separate fires to vacant structures in recent weeks. All have been in the Capon Bridge, Augusta areas. No injuries have been reported

October 15, 2022 - 12:17 pm

Justice seeks disaster declaration following July-Aug. flooding in West Virginia

Request to President Biden covers damages in 7 counties.

October 14, 2022 - 1:16 pm

BASE jumpers 'super stoked' for return of Bridge Day

Numbers of jumpers likely to be the highest number in past decade.

October 14, 2022 - 8:45 am

SSA announces significant increase in Social Security benefits because of inflation

8.7% increase begins January 2023.

October 13, 2022 - 1:21 pm

State BOE told some county school officials question new statewide safety initiative

State BOE president calls reaction by some "troubling."

October 12, 2022 - 5:12 pm

Arrest made in Beckley Chili Night 'shots fired' incident

Shots were fired near awards ceremony.

October 11, 2022 - 3:28 pm

Intermediate Court of Appeals cuts ribbon on first satellite courtroom

New court will have 5 remote locations across the state., first in Beckley.

October 11, 2022 - 3:06 pm