MetroNews Midday

🏞️ Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum joins Dave to discuss the village's plan to transform former DHHR property at Barboursville Park into a new community lodge!🎓 WV State Treasurer Larry Pack drops in to share the details behind a major personal donation he and his wife are making to his alma mater, WVU Tech!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today!

Amanda and Dave talk with Guy Morris, Jerry Cook and Chris Hamilton.

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, Dave Weekley, Sarah Walling and Jason Arthur.

💼 Steve Roberts, President of the WV Chamber of Commerce, stops by to talk with Dave about key takeaways and highlights from the recent Business Summit.🌊 Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley drops in to share updates on the ongoing flooding situation impact and recovery efforts in Mason County.📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today!

Amanda and Dave talk with Dr. Nicholas Allan, Mike Nolting, Jaime Lima, and Homer Hickem.

Amanda and dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Hillary Nelsom, Bryan Kidd and Jason Pizatella.

🏆 Jack Carlson joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to deliver all the football coverage you can handle—from local high school matchups to college gridiron and the NFL!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know which high school football team you think will come out on top this weekend!

Dave talks with KD Hudnall & Russ Livingoodm out Lunch Spot Tailgaiting for Marshall's game 9/12/26, Gerald Harrison and Mark Curtis,.

Dave talks with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, and Delegate Mike Pushkin.

🚢 MetroNews Meteorologist Bryan Hughes joins Dave live from aboard the Katie H. to preview all the excitement at the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival in Marietta, OH, running all weekend long!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today!

Amanda and Dave talk with Kevin Berry, Shana Thompson, Delnora and Bay Epperly.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Cadet Grizzle, Cadete Estep, and TJ Meadows.

⚖️ Harrison County Sheriff Robert Matheny II joins Dave to discuss a disturbing local case following the arrest of a couple accused of locking a child in a cage for hours at a time.🚨 U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of WV Moore Capito drops by to break down "Operation Coal Country," a major multi-week enforcement initiative targeting noncompliant sex offenders, violent fugitives, and wanted individuals across the region.📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today!

Amanda and Dave talk with our Wonderful West Virginians Lisa Cook (2027 School Service Personnel of the Year), Miriam Mason (2027 School Counselor of the Year), Alicia Riggleman (2027 Principal of the Year), Laura Presley (2027 Teacher of the Year), then they talk with Alex Weld and Fred Persinger.

Amanda and Dave talked with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, WV State Treasurer Larry Pack and Dr. Xingbo Liu

🚢 MetroNews Meteorologist Bryan Hughes talks with Dave about his voyage aboard the Katie H. as he makes his way down the river to the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival!📜 Broadcasting Legends Speedy Bevins and Bob Brunner stop by to talk with Dave about historic political campaigns and the infamous Jock Yablonski murder case!

Amanda and Dave talk with Taylor Kankins, Steve Day, Steve Cotton, and Brad Reed.

Amanda and Dave talked with Chris Lawrence, Brad Howe, Travis Willard and Rodney Miller.

🏈 Daniel Woods joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to talk about all the sporting events you can watch or attend over the next couple of days—and get ready, because they are both fired up for football season!🎙️ At 2:33 PM, the lines open up for Open Line West Virginia! Dave wants to hear from you—call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to share your favorite football team and tell him who you think will win the Super Bowl this year!

Amanda and Dave talk with Jim Smallridge on Tailgaiting as our Lunch Spot this week, Hoppy Kercheval, Brian Jozwiak and Mark Curtis.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Sheriff Donald "Smokey" Belin, Rodney Miller, and Dr. Mary-Louise Risher.

🎟️ Kari Blankenship  from the WV Lottery stops by to chat with Dave about the lottery's ongoing anniversary celebration and what's in store!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jay Phillips, Jessie Skiles, and Jason Moss.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Mark Dorsey, and Senator Ben Queen.

🎉 Jay Silverman stops by to talk with Dave about all the fun events, activities, and local happenings featured on Have Fun WV!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Dominaic Tallarico, our Wonderful West Virginian of the week, Emmett Pepper, and Fred Persinger

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Weege Vargo, and Shannon Everett

🗳️ WV Secretary of State Kris Warner joins Dave to talk about Voter Registration Month this September and how West Virginians can get ready to make their voices heard!🏡 Writer and commentator Andrew Donaldson stops by to chat with Dave about the head-shaking issues, unexpected rules, and ongoing headaches surrounding Homeowners Associations (HOAs).📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Justice H.L. "Kirk" Kirkpatrick, Jim Butler and Brent Casey.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Dave Weekley, Margaret O'Neal and Paul Coussan.

🎙️ 3 Guys Before the Game co-host Brad Howe stops by to talk with Dave about the 9th anniversary of the podcast.📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Dawn Miller, Dr. Arvin Singh and Delegate Kathie Hess Crouse.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Cece & Bobby Brown, and Sheriff Todd Forbes.

🏆 Jack Carlson joins Dave for this week’s Weekend Sports Blitz to give you the full rundown on all the big games and sports action you can watch or attend this weekend!🎙️ At 2:33 PM, the lines open up for Open Line West Virginia! Dave wants to hear from you—call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let him know what’s happening in your neighborhood or share whatever is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Nitin Talwar from West Grill and Lounge, this week's Lunch Spot, Betsy Orndorff-Sayers and Mark Curtis.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Jessie Forbes, Dante DiTrapino, and Andy Blake.

🏛️ Political commentator Tom Susman stops by to break down the latest local and national political headlines with Dave!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Lindsey Funk, Stephen Baldwin and TJ Meadows.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, Hoppy Kercheval, Zach Anderson and Mark Blankenship.

📰 Writer and commentator Andrew Donaldson stops by to chat with Dave about the biggest news, politics, and headlines making waves across the country!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with our Wonderful West Virginian of the week "Boardgame" Becky, Burke Allen and Fred Persinger.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Kelly Griffith and Jamie Lima.

📰 Writer and commentator Andrew Donaldson stops by to chat with Dave about the passing of Dolly Parton at the age of 80.🚗 Tim Morris sits down with Dave to share the incredible story of what it was like picking up and driving the one and only Dolly Parton during her last visit to Charleston!📞 Then, at 2:33 PM, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Mike Nolting, Melissa George, Dr. Marybeth Beller, and Secretary Ryan Kennedy

Amanda and Dave talk with Chris Lawrence, Dave Wilson, Lance Wheeler and Bill Cornwall.

💼 Dave chats with Tricia Ball from the iCenter and Travis Willard with Edward Jones to preview the Business Value Builder Summit 2026! They'll share how you can attend, why local business owners should go, who the featured speakers are, and what topics they'll be covering.📞 Then, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Amanda and Dave talk with Brian Bollinger, Brent Walker and Mike Nolting.

Amanda and Dave talk with Jeff Jenkins, TJ Meadows, Stephen P. New and Dana Ferrell.

🏈 Joe Brocato from MetroNews Sports joins Dave for the Weekend Sports Blitz to talk football, MLB, and more!❤️ Today marks Day 2 of the WVRC Radio Cares for Kids Radiothon raising funds for WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital! Dave chats with GoMart's Ian Stewart at 2:33 PM about how your gifts directly support young patients and their families. To give, head to wvmetronews.com and click the banner at the top of the page, or text WVUKIDS to 34984 to donate. Every little bit helps!📞 Then, Open Line West Virginia kicks off! Call 800-765-8255 or text 304-TALK-304 to let Dave know what's going on in your neighborhood or share whatever else is on your mind today.

Dave talks with Chris Adkins, the owner of The Bucket our Lunch Spot of the week, Just Jaime, Logan Scott, Rona and Mark Curtis.