580 Live with Dave Allen

Jason Quintrell and Lisa Pack from Union Mission, Charleston City Councilwoman Jennifer Pharr, 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, Kanawha County Board of Education Candidate Kim Williams, FestivAll Executive Director Zack Harold, and Andy Shea of the Charleston Dirty Birds.

Dale Cooper hosts the Dave Allen Show.  He talks with Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro about Nitro Little League Days, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, and a recorded interview with Chris Sabo.

Dave Allen opens with monthly guest Millie Snyder, who discusses the Mediterranean Mindset program she teaches at the American Job Center in Charleston — focusing on the role of group support and compassion in addressing obesity, the dangers of GLP injectable weight loss drugs without dietary education, and her upcoming podcast. Kanawha County Board of Education candidate Lisa Otey then joins the show to discuss her 35 years in Kanawha County Schools, the budget pressures facing the district, the rise of alternative schooling options post-COVID, and the growing mental health demands on public school students and staff. Allen closes the show with a candid personal update, sharing that he begins radiation treatment for prostate cancer the following morning and encouraging male listeners to stay current with checkups and PSA screenings.

Frank Coulter from Forks of Coal Foundation, Kanawha County BOE member and candidate Becky Jordon, and State Treasurer Larry Pack.

Amanda McDonald fomr the WV Symphony, and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.

Alania Allen from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Adam Tate on this weekend's Bryce Tate Memorial Basketball Tournament, and UC President Marty Roth on weekend marathons.

Allison Brill and Olivia Hubbard Laverty of Rebuilding Together, Rob James of West Virginia Alliance For Sustainable Families on their free tax prep event, Jennifer Pharr of Family Health Care Centers, and Jay Silverman of  Have Fun WV.

Tricia Roblee on the UC Marathon, Charleston City Councilman Shawn Taylor, and Tim Cunningham on the WV Home Show.

Former House Majority Leader Rick Staton, and Bryan Shaw from Advantage Valley.

Chris Withrow from the Beni Kedem Shrine on their upcoming fundraiser, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Democratic candidate for Charleston City Council Ward 10 Nickie Asseff Welsh, Trey Jones and Belinda Fuller on West Virginia State's Black and Gold Gala.

Democratic candidate for Charleston Mayor Martec Washington, Dancing with the Stars contestants Melanie Pagliaro and Jeff Preast, and Aaron Wood on Saturday's Eggstravaganza at Laidley Field.

Guest Host Dale Cooper is joined by Megan Diehl and Jennifer Potter from the Maddox Potter Foundation, Emmett Pepper on new city street sweeping, Daniel Woods on Kanawha Valley high school baseball, and Brad McElhinny on Data Center town hall.

Dave Allen welcomes Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson of the 20th Ward to discuss development news in Kanawha City, centered on the recently announced sale of the long-vacant Kmart building on McCorkle Avenue to GoMart Corporation for a planned travel plaza. Robinson offers cautious optimism about the project while noting no plans have been publicly released, and updates listeners on other Kanawha City commercial growth including incoming Wingstop and Chipotle locations through the Charleston Urban Works initiative. Allen also introduces new team member Jack Carlson to the 580 WCHS family, and welcomes 96.1 KWS personality Rob Reel to the studio to launch his new "Winging It" segment — a month-long search for the best chicken wings at local, independent restaurants across West Virginia.

Senator Eric Tarr, Shawn Zuniga from City of South Charleston on their Farmer's Market event this Saturday, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Dawn Miller of Read Aloud West Virginia, Joe Stevens of City of Nitro, Dale Cooper, Jeff Jenkins and Jim Workman with Reds preview.

Kanawha County Commissioner Natalie Tennant, and Eric Arnold, WVU Alumni of Greater Kanawha, on today's WVU Day of Giving.

Taylor Gue of the Clay Center with a show announcement, and Jason Pizatella of the Contractors Association of WV on their expo.

State Senator Tom Willis, George Washington basketball coach Rick Greene, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Ben Blum from the Dirty Birds on tomorrow's Fan Fest, West Virginia State President Ericke Cage, and Bryan Hughes.

Senator Eric Tarr on the legislative session, and Mark Atkinson on the Interfaith Discussion Group Root and Branch upcoming event.

Attorney General JB McCuskey, Bryan Hughes, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin on reopening of Park Place Cinema, and Steven Allen Adams.

Dr. Josh Williams on Mind Muscle Classic at Marshall, Rusty Webb on Evening with Brad and Alys Smith, and Bryan Hughes on crazy weather.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Tony the Tailor on pepperoni roll politics, and Bryan Hughes on high winds in the forecast.

State Senate candidate Chris Pritt, WV Supreme Court Justice Thomas Ewing, Chuck McGill and Adam Harris on the Green Chili Shootout at Capitol Market.

South Charleston Mayoral candidate Susan Casdorph, Greg Thomas, and Woody Woods on format changes to The Beat.

Taylor Gue from the Clay Center, Robb Reel from KWS and Naomi Bays from the West Side Neighborhood Association on the upcoming Dad Joke competition.

Delford Chafin with the WV International Film Festival, Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, 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, elly Ayersman on the WV Fishing Hunting and Outdoor Sports Show this weekend in Morgantown, and Ashley Alford-Glance of Putnam County Chamber of Commerce on recent growth there.

Jeff Jenkins fills in for Dave Allen on this episode of 580 Live.  He highlights local events and Crossover Day at the legislature.

Dave Allen covers Nitro's $20 million wastewater utility sale to West Virginia American Water with Mayor Dave Casebolt, outlining rate impacts and infrastructure needs. Secretary of State Kris Warner discusses the John Lewis National Youth Leadership Award and voter registration efforts in West Virginia high schools. Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB previews the return of the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships and the economic impact of upcoming events, including the state basketball tournaments and major conventions in Charleston.

Kanawha County Board of Education candidate Dennis Brown, and Robb Reel at Logan Bank and Trust at Fountain Place Mall in Logan for Play Back to Logan Elementary.

Rob James of Celtic Calling, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Tamika Wilborne who is being honored as winner of YWCA Charleston Empowerment award for work with domestic violence, and Robb Reel of 96.1 KWS on our Play Back to Logan Elementary event next Tuesday at Logan Bank and Trust, Fountain Place Mall in Logan.

South Charleston City Council candidate Michael MacDonald, Ann Bostic of HealthPath Medical and Psychiatric Care and Jim Strawn, and boxer Christy Martin.

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.