580 Live with Dave Allen

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.

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.