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Charleston's talk show 580 Live is the oldest daily current events show originating in West Virginia's Capitol City. Host Dave Allen present a lively show with news makers, politicians, and community leaders from diverse perspectives. 580 Live breaks news

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    • Aug 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    08/06/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Shawnee Sports Complex, Backpack Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 53:14


    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.

    08/05/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Shawn Zuniga, Daniel Woods, Travis Bailes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 53:14


    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.

    08/04/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Gee Money, Mayor Amy Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:13


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

    08/01/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Delegate Hollis Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 53:08


    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.

    07/31/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delegate Tristan Leavitt, Jill Gearin, Joe Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 53:39


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

    07/30/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Chief John Garten, Zack Harold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 53:57


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

    07/29/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - John Lovejoy, Delegate Dana Ferrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 53:16


    John Lovejoy from FreshAir Filters and Delegate Dana Ferrell.

    07/28/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Delegate Andy Shamblin, Jim Workman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 53:11


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

    7/25/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live: Angie Gillenwater, Dr. Casey Sacks, West Side Neighborhood Assoc., Jim Winter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:39


    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).

    7/24/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live: Morgan Robinson and Jill Gearin along with Porter Wagner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 52:27


    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.

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    7/23/25 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live: PEIA Challenges, Economic Growth, and Bob Brunner's Broadcasting Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 53:03


    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.

    7/22/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live: Previewing Retro Fest, YWCA Shelter Repairs & Honoring Tom McGee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 53:41


    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.

    07/21/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Frank Mullens, Steven Allen Adams, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 53:31


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

    07/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Mayor Scott Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 53:09


    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.

    07/17/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Steve Animal, Coach Ot Elmore, Dr. Casey Sacks, Tim Brady, David Bradley, Caitie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 53:03


    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.

    07/16/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Joe Crawford, Millie Snyder, Kris Raynes, Jarrod West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 52:45


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

    07/15/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Ric Cavender

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 53:00


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

    07/14/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Lance Wheeler, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 53:16


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

    07/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Joe Stevens, Jill Gearin, Abigail Cunningham, Merrily McCauliffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 53:40


    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.

    07/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Lance Wheeler, Jim Workman Deb Rusnak, Sandy Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 53:38


    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.

    07/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Paige Withrow, Ben Salango

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 48:00


    Paige Withrow from West Virginia International Yeager Airport and Kanawha County Commission President Ben SalangoProducer's Note: Due to a malfunction with our Monthly Emergency Alert System Test, the show was taken off the air partway through.  This podcast contains the remaining audio, unfortunately, some of it was lost.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

    07/08/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Andy Shamblin, Lisa Otey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 53:02


    Lisa Otey from the Let's Talk podcast and Delegate Andy Shamblin on the Cross Lanes road widening project. Also Kanawha County Schools have started their discussions on how to implement cell phone ban mandates from the Legislature.

    07/07/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Andy Richardson, Mayor Amy Goodwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 53:14


    More on the Prepped and Polished hiring event and Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

    07/03/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Guest Host Amie Breedlove, Mayor Amy Goodwin, Evan Osborn and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 53:13


    Amie Breedlove fills in for Dave Allen as she previews this year's Sternwheel Regatta.  She's joined by Mayor Amy Goodwin, Evan Osborn from the Capitol Market, Josh Scott from the Craft Beer Festival and More!  

    07/02/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Scott Edwards, Amanda Smith Ramey, Dominique Ranieri

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 53:13


    We have more on the City of Hurricane Fourth of July celebration and Dominique Ranieri of West Virginia International Yeager Airport.

    07/01/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Tim Brady, Adam Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:12


    Tim Brady from the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau and pro wrestling at Regatta.

    06/30/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Mayor Amy Goodwin, Regatta, Mountaineer Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 53:12


    It's Regatta Week in Charleston, plus the people from Mountaineer Food Bank will stop by and more.

    580 Live Friday Edition: Adopt-a-Cat Turbo, Win Academy Success & Charleston Distance Run Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 52:41


    On today's 580 Live, Dave Allen and guest co-host Amy Breedlove dive into heartwarming and community-focused stories: Turbo, the five-year-old adopter-ready cat from Charleston Humane Association; BridgeValley's Win Academy graduate who just became an RN and free FAFSA workshops; and the 52nd annual Charleston Distance Run—details on courses, relays and volunteer sign-ups. Plus, Amy shares insider tips on breaking into voiceover work. Tune in for an inspiring mix of local news, education and events!

    06/26/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Jim Strawn, Lance Wheeler, Beth Kerns, Morgan Fowler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 53:01


    More on tonight's Live on the Levee, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler and I'll talk to two of the people arrested at Senator Capito's office yesterday.

    06/25/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Sheriff Joe Crawford, Chief Deputy Sean Snuffer, Tim Brady

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 53:14


    Kanawha County Sheriff Joe Crawford and Chief Deputy Sean Snuffer along with Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB.

    06/24/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Rich the Realtor, Sean Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 53:03


    Rich the Realtor is here plus Sean Hill from KRT.

    06/23/2024 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Evan Osborn, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 53:02


    Evan Osborn from Capitol Market and Danny Jones coming up.

    06/20/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Alexandria Pfost, Jim Strawn, Steve Animal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 53:04


    9:09 Angie Gillenwater, Kanawha Charleston Humane Association on the Adopt Me Please Pet of the Week9:20 Alexandria Pfost, Gritt's Farm on their upcoming dinner series, and all of the offerings at Gritt's Farm9:38 Jim Strawn about Senior Expo and all things Charleston9:47 Steve Animal, 98.7 The Mountain, on the launch of Animal Ale at Fife Street Brewery

    06/19/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Margaret O'Neal, Andy Shamblin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 53:02


    Margaret O'Neal from the United Way and Delegate Andy Shamblin.

    06/18/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Millie Snyder, Ric Cavender, Chef Ke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 52:58


    Millie Snyder, more on Juneteenth and Foam at the Dome.

    06/17/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - JB McCuskey, Steven Allen Adams, Ben Salango

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 53:32


    Attorney General JB McCuskey, Steven Allen Adams and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.

    06/16/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - ZMM Architects and Engineers, Ray Whiting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 53:16


    The folks from ZMM Architects and Engineers stop by and more on Charleston's Juneteenth celebrations.

    The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Angie Gillenwater, Jim Strawn, Dr. Craig Glover, and Shawn Hardiman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 52:46


    9:10 Angie Gillenwater, Kanawha Charleston Humane Association discussing the Adopt Me Please pet of the week9:20 Jim Strawn, Live on the Levee Friday, June 139:40 Dr. Craig Glover on Family Care Centers Kids Bash Saturday, June 149:50 Shawn Hardiman, Trojan Landing and Powersports open house Saturday, June 14

    06/12/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dr. Casey Sacks, Adam Bryan, Steve Animal, Naomi Bays, Robb Reel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 53:05


    Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Adam Bryan and Steve Animal on YakFest and Naomi Bays and Robb Reel talking the West Side Neighborhood Association's Dad Joke Comedy Battle.

    06/11/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Doug Skaff Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 53:15


    Today on the show we honor the life of Doug Skaff.

    06/10/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Dick Daughtry, Brad McElhinny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 52:44


    Dick Daughtry from the Kanawha Valley Fellowship Home and Brad McElhinny.

    06/09/2025 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live - Kris Warner, Danny Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 53:08


    Secretary of State Kris Warner on tomorrow's “Super Tuesday” for municipal elections and Danny Jones.

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