580 Live with Dave Allen

Sean Hill of KRT, Tim Brady from the Charleston CVB, and Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers.

Dave talks with author Chad Story, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Goodwin's Cheif of Staff Matt Sutton.

On this pre-Thanksgiving edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes three West Virginia State University students — Madeline Bailey, Kylie Hanna, and Tabby — who lay out plans for January's WVSU Orchestra Masquerade Gala, complete with jazz performances, student ensembles, dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. The group also talks communications careers, music at State, and building campus engagement. Later, Dave shifts to the retail front with Tony the Taylor, who breaks down Small Business Saturday, Charleston shopping trends, online-to-store buying habits, mall decline, and why local retail continues to grow. A lively holiday-week show loaded with community updates, local business insights, and a whole lot of laughter.

Dave talked with students from West Virginia State University on the upcoming symphony concert, Tony the Tailor on Small Business Saturday and the New Capital Market Director Chuck McGill.

On this edition of the Dave Allen Show on 580 Live, Dave welcomes Rich the Realtor for a Thanksgiving-week conversation that starts with baked beans, Cornish hens, and green bean casserole — and quickly shifts into the real estate realities facing West Virginians. Rich breaks down the holiday market slowdown, highlights several Charleston and Putnam County listings, and explains contingencies, financing traps, and why young buyers struggle with debt-to-income barriers. The show then pivots to tax questions, 50-year mortgages, property ownership frustrations, and a lively segment with Greg Thomas on political recruiting, statehouse dysfunction, and the 2026 governor rumors swirling around Jim Justice and Patrick Morrissey. Small Business Saturday previews and Rick Cavender's downtown shop-local push close out the hour.

Dave talks with Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards on Small Business Saturday, Charleston Police Deputy Chief Jason Webb on their recruitment efforts and Danny Jones on his book signing.

Dave talked with Chris Lawrence and Tom Bragg about High School Playoffs, Angie Gillenwater of the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association, Andy Shea, Jill Gearin and Ben Salango on Light the Night, and Logan Scott on V100 Christmas music.

Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, Shawn Zuniga with the City of South Charleston on Christmas events, and this year's Turkey Drop.

Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission and Tom Minturn from Chick Fil-A on next week's Drumstick Dash.  He also talks with Robb Reel and Steve Animal about the WVRC Turkey Drop that takes place tomorrow.  Dave then talks with Joe Stevens, from Nitro, about a Veteranss Outreach event in Nitro on Saturday.

Attorney General JB McCuskey and Robb Reel on Turkey Drop.

John Robertson on the Capital City Arts and Craft Show, Robb Reel on Turkey Drop, and Danny Jones on his new book.

Dave talks with Tom Bragg, Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Johnny Compton of Amos Steele Band, and Steve Cotton.

South Charleston Mayor Frank Mullens on growth there, State Democratic Party Chair and Delegate Mike Pushkin, and Robb Reel from KWS on Turkey Drop.

Dave talks with Jason Quintrell from the Union Mission, WV State Basketball Coach Bryan Poore and Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango.

Dave talks with Dr. Casey Sacks of BridgeValley, Dr. Craig Glover of Family Healthcare Centers and Ric Canvender of Charleston Urban works.

Mara Boggs from Charleston Area Alliance on Charleston's Veterans Day, Bryan Hughes from StormTracker 13, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Melanie Pagliaro, Tom McVey & Joanna Romeo.

People from the upcoming Esports Tournament "Over the Edge," Joe Stevens on Saturday's Waggin' Tales and Nitro Ales Chili and Beerfest, Delegate Hollis Lewis on the state of the Democratic party, and Corey Shamblin of Gaming Paradise on their food collection.

Dave talks with Millie Snider, Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler and Real Estate Developer Duke Jordan.

Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Delford Chafin on West Virginia International Film Festival, and Steve Bishop on his 45th anniversary here.

Dave talks with Former Mayor Danny Jones and Mayor Amy Goodwin.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Rachel Cope, Dr. Casey Sacks, Tom Susman and New State Senator Zack Maynard.

Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton on Christmas parade application, Independent candidate for House in District 54 Tara Martinez, and Rusty Webb on Cabell Opioids.

Dave talks with Ben Salango, The Ronald McDonald House, and Steve Allen Adams.

Rich the Realtor, Delegate Tristan Leavitt on development in Eastern Kanawha County, Megan Cutlip on Saturday's Mac and Cheese Cookoff at the Capitol Market, and Charleston City Councilman Emmett Pepper on Charleston Land Reuse Agency Roundtable Meeting today.

G Money on this year's Trick or Beat, Delegate Kayla Young on SNAP Benefits, Democratic Kitchen Table events, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones. 

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Angie Gillenwater, Joanna Romeo, Tom McVey and Steve Animal

Attorney General JB McCuskey, Bill Picozzi on his new book, Tim Brady of the Charleston CVB on recent announcements.

Dave talks with Millie Snyder and Lois Crichton, Vice Chair of the Charleston Beautification Commission about the 1,000 trees they are planting over the next 3 years.

On this edition of 580 Live with Dave Allen, Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards joins the show to discuss major developments across the city — from traffic improvements and new housing projects to a big community event happening this weekend. Then, Jim Workman from Wally and Wimpy's weighs in on WVU football, the latest from high school athletics, and what's next for officials across the state. Smart local conversation with newsmakers and sports voices shaping West Virginia.

Amanda McDonald from the West Virginia Symphony, Wes Holden, a speaker at Saturday's No King's Rally, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones. 

Dave talks with Jess Jenkins, Matt Murphy, Angie Gillenwater, Senator Dr. Tom Takubo, Dr. Angie Settle, Dr. Chris Stanbury, Dr. Casey Sacks and Brad McElhinny

Steve Animal live from the BridgeValley Pumpkin Drop and Sarah Wright from Fund for the Arts on Saturday's Capital Cocktail Classic.

Dave talks with CD Caldwell and Morganne Tenney about the Hometown Advantage Career Fair and the Putnam Career and Technical Center. He also talks with Dick Heller and Larry Jackson about the 2nd Amendment and Larry's run for Congress for District 1.

Kanawha County Commission President Ben Salango, plus your calls and texts.

On this episode of the Dave Allen Show, people from Scareview Haunted House, Lisa Otey, candidate for Kanawha Board of Education, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Angie Gillenwater, Logan Scott, Bobbie Spry and Greg Thomas.

Marjorie Cooke from Advantage Valley on the Taste of Appalachia, Jared Page with a campaign announcement, Melanie Pagliaro and Walker Tatum on next week's Marshall Homecoming.

On this episode of The Dave Allen Show, Dave kicks off a packed Wednesday with guests previewing two major Charleston events — FestivFALL with Festival Charleston's Zack Harold, and OktoberWest with Charleston Urban Works' Rick Cavender and Lauren Hatcher. Later, Chris Miller, auto executive and former gubernatorial candidate, joins to discuss his upcoming Howl-O-Ween Pet Adoption at Dutch Miller Subaru and shares bold insights on West Virginia's economic future, population challenges, and energy opportunities.

Margaret Osborne and Josh Scott from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central on their 14th annual Kickin' Cancer Event, Morganne Tenney of the Putnam County Development Authority, today representing the West Virginia Economic Development Council  on their policy priorities, and Susan Lewfew, Associate State Director of AARP.

Two Charleston Mayors on the show today: Former Mayor Danny Jones and current Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.

Dave talks with Chris Lawrence, Tom Bragg, Alania Allen, Joelle Gates, and Rob Reel.