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Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on the upcoming Hybricon games and Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler on economic development and his State Senate run.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito discusses representation in Washington and gridlock in congress, Delegate JB Akers announces his run for re-election, Melissa Stewart from the Patriot Guardians Program, and Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Director Ashley Alford-Glance on the "Get A Life" program.

Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds on their final homestead of the season, Naomi Bays and others from the West Side Neighborhood Association on their event this Saturday.

Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Dr. Steven Eshenaur, Republican Candidate for District 8, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Mara Boggs of the Charleston Area Alliance on the Ascend WV Announcement, and Former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg on high school football coverage, Angie Gillenwater with Skipwith, this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Kaci Foster on next weekend's Ribfest in Marmet, and Joe Stevens from the City of Nitro on tomorrow's Boomtown day.

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango and St. Albans Vice Mayor Jared Page talk about the sports center and PODA in St. Albans, Carrie Sloan-Meyer on Saturday's Chili'N on the Elk in Clendenin, and author/filmaker Danny Boyd on his new book.

The new owner of Danny's BBQ, BJ Noel, and Zack Harold of FestivFall.

Dr. Barb Brady with the "We Thrive" drug prevention and family engagement event at Mountwest Community and Technology Center, Republican candidate for State Senate Travis Willard, Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton in for Mayor Goodwin.

On this episode, Chris Lawrence talks about the start of the High School Football season, Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn and DJ EJ on the upcoming Spartan Race and Mountaineers Night Out, and Jenny Murray from V100 on our big Powerball giveaway tomorrow at Go Mart in Jefferson.

Tom Bragg on high school football, author Tara Roberts, Tom Susman.

Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley and Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett.

Thor Meeks from Meeks Rentals and Leasing will stop by as well Delegate Kayla Young.

The folks from Habitat for Humanity, Morganne Tenney from the Putnam County Development Authority and Danny Jones.

Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Liveon the Levee, Joe Stevens from the city of Nitro, Liz Martin on the Jam Off event happening Saturday at the Capitol Market.

The folks at Broughton Adventures are here, plus Jim Workman, we're talking Salango Law Light the Night and Radiothon!

Millie Snyder, plus more on the Building Bridges Town Hall and Bumperfest.

Attorney General JB McCuskey and more on the WVU Medicine Children's Radiothon.

Happy Monday. I'm back from vacation and ready to go on this Monday morning. Steve Cotton joins us to talk about the Paint the Capital City Green event. Shockley is taking over the afternoon drive shift on 98.7 The Mountain. We will talk to him about that, plus Danny Jones is here. Someone new is taking over his old restaurant. We will talk about it, plus your calls and texts.

Joanna Romeo on the upcoming Biscuits and Gravy competition at the Capitol Market.  Also, Jeff Jenkins talks about the 40th Anniversary of MetroNews.

We are getting ready for next week's Paint the Capitol City Green. Robert Stonestreet from the Marshall University Quarterback Club of Charleston is here to discuss, plus West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner and South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens.

The latest on the hospital shooting. Also, Peanut, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. We will also talk about Kegs 4 K9's which is tomorrow. Shawn Hardman from Trojan Landing is here as is Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley.

Eric Arnold from the WVU Alumni Association of Kanawha Valley and the folks from MultiFest.

On today's show, several guests from Shawnee Sports Complex to talk about their new expansion, and Woody Woods and Bobbie Spry on Backpack Attack.

Shawn Zuniga from the City of South Charleston on next week's Summerfest, Daniel Woods, the new guy at the radio ranch, and Travis Bailes of the Charleston Police Department on tonight's National Night Out.

Gee Money from The Beat on the Salvation Army's annual golf tournament and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with Midnight, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week, plus Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee and Delegate Hollis Lewis.

Delegate Tristan Leavitt, Jill Gearin from the Dirty Birds and more on the City of Nitro's Taste of Nitro.

New Dunbar Police Chief John Garten and Zack Harold, new Director of FestivAll.

John Lovejoy from FreshAir Filters and Delegate Dana Ferrell.

Happy Monday! Coming up Delegate Andy Shamblin with an update on the Cross Lanes construction project and your calls and texts.

Dave talks with Angie Gillenwater with the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association about the adoptable dog, Drako. He speaks with Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley about scholarships some students have recieved along with BridgeValley's graduation rates that was asked about by a texter. Dave also talks with the West Side Neighborhood Association on their clean up scheduled for tomorrow (7/26/25) and with Jim Winter about the Charlie Cooper Memorial Cruise-In in Winfield that takes place tonight (7/25/25).

Dave talks with Morgan Robinson and Jill Gearin on the Dirty Birds Women Making A Difference Night Saturday night (7/26/25) at the ballpark. He also talks with Porter Wagner of the Pick of the Litter animal group about an adoption event that they are having this Saturday (7/26/25) and also about the resue.

On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Delegate JB Akers and broadcasting icon Bob Brunner join Dave to discuss the triumph of Charleston's TBT team, the rising urgency of PEIA reform ahead of a potential special session, and strategies for bolstering West Virginia's economy through energy projects, aerospace investment, and tourism. Bob Brunner shares candid reflections on his storied career—from covering mine disasters like Buffalo Creek and Farmington to serving in Governor Caperton's administration—and highlights the enduring value of speaking truth to power in journalism.

On today's 580 Live Dave Allen Show, Dave Allen sits down with JK the DJ to preview Saturday's free Retro Fest at Slack Plaza, featuring classic rock bands, aerialists and family fun. Chief of Staff Matt Sutton joins to discuss urgent mold and water‐damage repairs at the YWCA's Sojourner's Shelter, ensuring safe housing for women and families in crisis. We pause to remember the legendary broadcaster Tom McGee, who passed away at 78, with reflections from community leaders. Plus, political insights from Tom Sussman on the State GOP primary rules, a TBT West Virginia regional update, and what's ahead at the Jackson County Fair.

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens, Steven Allen Adams and Danny Jones.

Our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. Jim Strawn will talk Live on the Levee and there was a major drug bust in Hurricane. We will talk about it and more.

It's the second birthday of our sister station 98.7 The Mountain. Steve Animal will join us to talk about it, plus some TBT talk with Ot Elmore, Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Tim Brady of the Charleston CVB and the acting director of the West Virginia Lottery David Bradley.

Sheriff Joe Crawford, Millie Snyder, Putnam County Prosecutor Kris Raynes, and Best Virginia TBT Coach Jarrod West on today's show.

Attorney General JB McCuskey, Kanawha County Board of Education President Ric Cavender and more on the TBT.

A big announcement from Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Crocodile Rock, our “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week, plus Joe Stevens on the Nitro Cruise-In, big happenings with the Dirty Birds and Merrily McCauliffe on the WVU Pig Roast in Boone County.

Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler, West Virginia Sportswriters Association Executive Director Jim Workman, Kanawha County Prosecutor Deb Rusnak and Sandy Call on the cancellation of Girls Night Out.