580 Live with Dave Allen

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens and West Virginia State Basketball coach Bryan Poore on Earl Lloyd Day.

Charleston City Council members Emmett Pepper, Harper Gardner and Caitlin Cook on term limits, and Delegate Tristan Leavitt on domestic violence legislation.

Marketing Director of Clay Center Taylor Gue, Attorney General JB McCuskey, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, WV Coal Association President Chris Hamilton, and State Senate candidate for District 4 Travis Willard.

Charleston City Council members Joe Solomon and Shannon Snodgrass on term limits in Charleston, and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango on sports complex funding and airport changes.

Friend of the show Millie Snyder and Amanda McDonald from the WV Symphony.

Dave Allen covers a busy morning in Charleston with a mix of local news, community impact, and personal reflections. BridgeValley Community and Technical College President Dr. Casey Sacks discusses her departure for a federal role, highlights programs like the Wynn Academy, and reflects on workforce development in West Virginia. The show also previews the West Virginia Outdoor Economy Summit with Charleston Area Alliance leaders and explores efforts to grow tourism and retain talent. Later, former Mayor Danny Jones shares memories of Jesse Jackson, while Fred Persinger and Dale Cooper reflect on the legacy of Capitol High football coach Roger Jefferson.

Naomi Bays and Samantha Nygaard from the West Side Neighborhood Association on upcoming Dad Jokes competition, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Judge Maryclaire Akers on her King of Hearts weddings, Tony the Tailor, and Delegate and State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin.

U.S. Senate candidate Alexander Gaaserud and Delegate Hollis Lewis.Producer's Note: Due to complications with our recording software, part of the show was lost.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley Community and Technical College and Putnam County Commissioner Doug Pierson.

State Senate candidate Michael Jarrouj, Delegate Dana Ferrell on transfer rule, Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby on State Culture Center, and Chuck McGill of Capitol Market on their Valentine's Day festivities.

Taylor Gue of the Clay Center and Judge Maryclaire Akers on her annual King of Hearts wedding ceremonies this Friday.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, and Ric Cavender from Charleston Urban Works.

Robert Stonestreet of Marshall Quarterback Club of Charleston on upcoming beach party, and Charleston City Council candidate Kitty Lindsay.

Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson on Kanawha City, Angie Gillenwater of Kanawha Charleston Humane Association on dog abuse case, and Delegate Andy Shamblin on Legislative stuff.

On this episode of 580 Live, Dave Allen is joined by Dick Daughtry and John Jarrett of the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home to announce a major expansion of sober living and aftercare housing in downtown Charleston, including a groundbreaking for new studio apartments aimed at long-term recovery success. The show also features an extended conversation with Ted Boettner, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 17, covering accountability at the Capitol, economic pressures, energy costs, population loss, and the challenges of bipartisan governance in West Virginia. Along the way, Dave reacts to Groundhog Day predictions, upcoming winter weather, listener calls and texts, Super Bowl halftime culture wars, and a packed slate of Capitol activity, including Marshall Day and legislative debates unfolding in real time.

Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Alaina Allen from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Winfield High Boys Basketball Coach Travis Tarr and Senator Amy Grady on their ongoing "feud" on social media, Licia Pannell and Chamear Davis on today's Feed and Seed event  in Charleston.

Jason Moss from Wonderschool, and Bryan Hughes on the weather, plus your calls and texts.

Senator Eric Tarr on the legislative session and re-election, Putnam County Schools Superintendent John Hudson on snow days vs NTI days, and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on Friday night chamber dinner.

Bryan Hughes on the weather, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Shelene Shrewsbury of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, a new not-for-profit credit union opening in Charleston, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Bryan Hughes, the newest member of the MetroNews team, co-hosts the episode, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Glen Jarrell on this weekend's Hunting and Fishing Show, and Bradley Harris on the Clay Center Carnival.

On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave Allen broadcasts live from the WVRC Media Sock Drop benefiting Union Mission, joined by Rob Riel and Jason Quintrell to explain why socks are the most requested item for people in need and how the community once again shows up for West Virginians. Charleston City Councilman Emmett Pepper stops by to announce his re-election campaign, discuss redevelopment, parks, population growth, and the future of the Charleston Town Center. The hour also features an extended, detailed forecast with meteorologist Brian Hughes, breaking down a high-impact winter storm expected to affect much of West Virginia, including snow totals, ice threats, and timing concerns for travel, schools, and events.

Millie Snyder, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Glen Jarrel of WV Trophy Hunter's Association on this year's Hunting and Fishing Show.

Bryan Hughes on this week's weather, Robb Reel on Sock Drop, and Kanawha County Commissioner and WV State Senate Candidate Lance Wheeler.

Robb Reel on Sock Drop, Candidate for House CD Caldwell, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, and Candidate for US Senate Tom Willis.

Steve Animal on upcoming fundraisers for Mountain Stage, Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on upcoming Chamber dinner, Dave Wilson and TJ Meadows from the Capitol.

Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, New Kanawha County Magistrate Delbert Roush III, Buzz Foods President Dickinson Gould on Charleston Restaurant Week, and Andy Shea and Jill Gearin of the Dirty Birds with a recap of Light the Night.

Dave talks with Jessica Martin, Bryan Hughes and Chris Miller.  The show starts part way through Jessica Martin's interview.

Kanawha County Commission candidate Jared Page, Sierra Marling from the Clay Center, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Paula Potter on cell phones in schools, and political strategist Greg Thomas.Producer's Note: Due to complications with our archiving software, part of this show was lost while recording.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  

Dale Cooper takes the place of Dave Allen as the host of 580 Live.  He talks with Steve Animal about Fife Street Brewing, Steven Allen Adams on the upcoming legislative session, and Hoppy Kercheval on the history of MetroNews coverage at the Capitol.

Representatives from the Girl Scouts on activities and new cookies, and Delegate Hollis Lewis on the upcoming legislative session.

Delegate Kayla Young on the upcoming legislative session, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on the future of the Town Center, and State Senator Tom Takubo.

Two Charleston Mayors on the show today.  Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.Producer's Note: Due to complications with our archiving software, part of this show was lost while recording.  We apologize for the inconvenience.  

Political year-end recap with Steven Allen Adams, Amelia Knisley, and Brad McElhinny.  Also Kanawha County Sherrif's Department spokesperson Jeremy Burns on drunk driving on New Year's Eve.

Attorney Emmett Pepper on rights for those who owe student loans, Judge Richard Lindsay on his first year on the bench, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

On this episode, it's the 2025 Jewish Christmas Spectacular featuring Mike Pushkin, Amos Steel, Alasha AI-Qudwah, Judge Richard Lindsay, Tony the Tailor, Lisa Otey, Ray Whiting and more!

Rusty Webb on foster care and Delegate Andy Shamblin on Cross Lanes traffic.

Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on opioid settlement money and Christmas festivities, Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro on a water main break yesterday, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.