WCHS Network Podcasts

Adam Harris on Regatta Pro Wrestling, Kerri Cooper from United Way on the Regatta Duck Race, and Sean Hill from KRT on free Regatta shuttles.

Captain David Hodges from Charleston Fire Department on Fire Parade and other Regatta stuff, and Terrell Ellis of Advantage Valley on recent Putnam announcement.

Jeff Pierson from the Family Fun Zone at Regatta, Steven Allen Adams from Ogden Newspapers, 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, Jim Strawn with Live on the Levee, Caden Beam with the Ty Strong Car Show, and New Kanawha Ambulance Director Lance Wheeler.

South Charleston High School standout Malcolm Brown stops by the studio for a little bit of hype talk as he discusses his college atheletic plans. Plus, the conversation turns back to Brendan Sorsby, embattled college athlete dealing with the fallout of illegal sportsbetting. Plus, a bit of FIFA World Cup talk with Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis! Let's Talk! 

Shawn Zuniga and Mark Plants talking North/South Baseball and Kroger opening in South Charleston, Ray Harrell, Jenna Skeen and Jim Strawn on the Senior Expo this Saturday in Charleston.

Host Dale Cooper and Harvey or Tom from the Peyton Law Firm discuss legal issues from listeners and matters affecting local politics.More info: www.PeytonLawFirm.com(304) 755-55562801 1st Ave, Nitro, WV 25143The Peyton Law Firm was founded more than 30 years ago by Harvey Peyton, who was joined by his son, Tom Peyton. For more than 50 years, the Peyton team has successfully represented clients in courtrooms throughout WV and southeastern Ohio. The firm is known for its active community involvement and straightforward advice.

Dave Allen opens with Susan Kastorf previewing a free watch party at Capitol High School for the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square's 100th anniversary concert at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring Donny Osmond. Clendenin Mayor Kay Summers and Fire Chief Jacob Clendenin then mark the 10-year anniversary of the devastating 2016 flood, recounting the eight feet of water that hit the mayor's home and the town's remarkable rebound — new schools, a new grocery store, a returning population, and a weekend celebration featuring a first-responder appreciation parade and the unveiling of a new ladder truck. The show closes with Aaron Wood of the Kanawha City Community Association, who candidly addresses the gap between online complaints about the neighborhood and the consistently low turnout at quarterly meetings with city officials, encouraging residents and business owners to attend in person.

Jerry Mollohan, Commander of VFW Post 6418, on the Moving Wall coming to St. Albans, James Menees, Head of Communications and Public Affairs from Kroger Mid-Atlantic. on their opening of the new South Charleston store tomorrow, and Rod Blackstone of the Dirty Birds on tonight's Baseball For Us Night.

Sean Hill of KRT, Rusty Webb on the World Cup, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

On Retire Right Radio, Host Jeff Jenkins and John Burdette from www.FourthAvenueFinancial.com discuss financial planning for different eras of your life and general strategies. Hear the encore presentation Monday at 1:00pm on our sister station, Charleston Business Radio 95.3 | 680 WKAZ Phone: (304) 746-7977More info: http://bit.ly/2zcZV4e

Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Bryan Hughes on Live on the Levee, Ron Hughes talks about Nitro Fireworks, and Taylor Gue from the Clay Center talks about upcoming events.

Charleston, WV mayor Amy Shuler-Goodwin stops by to talk about the US Pro Road Cycling Championships, gearing up this week in the Capitol City. Then, an ESPN debate goes front and center on Let's Talk. Is there an expectation to shake hands after a game or series in professional sports? There are VERY differing opinions between the group, as Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis discuss on Let's Talk! 

Tom Peyton joins Dale Cooper fresh off his father Harvey's successful heart surgery in Cleveland to discuss West Virginia's recent judicial elections, including new Supreme Court Justices Flanagan and Kirkpatrick and the closely watched Intermediate Court of Appeals race won by family court judge Jim Douglas. The conversation turns to a look back at the West Virginia Supreme Court's "couch and clock" scandal and subsequent impeachment proceedings, with Peyton drawing parallels to the often unproductive nature of congressional hearings. The second half covers West Virginia's strict liability dog bite statute, the role of homeowner's insurance in animal injury claims, and the importance of documenting incidents at the time they happen to preserve a future legal claim.

Dave Allen opens a stormy Thursday with Metro News Meteorologist Brian Hughes, who reports over 30,000 customers without power statewide after morning tornado warnings swept through Mason County and southern Logan and Mingo counties, with another severe weather window expected between 4 and 6 p.m. Sean Zuniga and Michael Lipton preview Sunday's West Virginia Music Hall of Fame benefit concert at the South Charleston Farmers Market, featuring Bill Withers' daughter Corey Withers among the lineup. Author and commentator Dr. Michael Eric Dyson joins for an extended conversation tied to Charleston's Juneteenth festivities, discussing race, history, and politics in America, followed by listener pushback addressed directly by Allen. Charleston Mayor's Chief of Staff Matt Sutton closes the show with road closure details for the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships running through the weekend.

Friend of the show Millie Snyder, Joe Stevens on opening of Ridenour Lake, Jim Workman of Wally and Wimpy's and WV Sports Writers Association on WVU Baseball, and Taylor Kennedy of HD Media about out of control high school athletics.

Join us for a concise, informative discussion with Brett Hodgdon of Foster Foundation Repair. In this episode, we explore essential foundation and basement care, addressing maintenance, weather impacts, and effective solutions. Brett shares his expertise and practical advice for homeowners. Don't miss these valuable insights!Contact Foster Foundation Repair:Phone: (304) 776-6263Address: 4226 Woodrum Ln, Charleston WV 25313Website: www.fosterfoundationrepair.com

Attorney Tom Peyton joins Jeff Jenkins by phone from Cleveland, where his father Harvey Peyton is recovering from open heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Tom breaks down the latest legal developments in the Greenbrier Hotel dispute — including a 60-day stay granted by a federal judge to allow Justice-affiliated entities time to refinance and pay off the primary debt held by an Omni-affiliated creditor, nearly $4 million in unremitted sales tax owed to the State Tax Department, and the competing efforts by both Omni and the Justice entities to block the state tax department's intervention in the case. Tom also covers Social Security Disability claims in depth — explaining why nearly all initial applications are denied, the importance of hiring a lawyer before the administrative hearing stage, and how back pay and contingency fees work. The segment closes with an overview of estate planning, will preparation, and small business services at Peyton Law Firm in Nitro.

Attorney General JB McCuskey, Ashley Alford Glance from Putnam County Chamber of Commerce on golf tournament, and Goodwin Chief of Staff Matt Sutton on bikes.

Join longtime auto professional Larry Dawson as he shares decades of insight on buying, selling, and understanding the car market. Whether you’re navigating today’s used car values or thinking about your next vehicle, Larry brings a trusted, local perspective to help you make smart decisions. Now serving more as a consultant than a dealer, Larry is still your go-to expert—and remember, his trademark says it all: “We Buy Cars.” Reach Larry directly at (304) 545-0211.

Dave Rucker from YakFest, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

On Retire Right Radio, Host Dale Cooper and John Burdette from www.FourthAvenueFinancial.com discuss financial planning for different eras of your life and general strategies. Hear the encore presentation Monday at 1:00pm on our sister station, Charleston Business Radio 95.3 | 680 WKAZ Phone: (304) 746-7977More info: http://bit.ly/2zcZV4e

Angie Gillenwater with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee, Tony the Tailor on Father's Day, and a discussion of hospice care in West Virginia with Jessica Hall.

The cost for tickets to the NBA Finals has skyrocketed this year for the Knicks-Spurs matchup. How much would you pay to go? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis dig into it, plus the series history and Wembanyama's role. The discussion also turns to more WVSSAC transfer rule updates, and to the magic in Morgantown as the WVU Mountaineer baseball team is headed to the College World Series! Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis. 

Bryan Hughes on inclement weather, Executive Director of YWCA Charleston Sonya Hairston, and Delaney Wells, Miss Capital City and running for Miss West Virginia.

Randy Sutton, "The Voice of American Law Enforcement," Ben Blum of the Dirty Birds on their week-long homestand, and Kanawha County Commissioner Lance Wheeler.

-Daniel Woods on WVU, high school baseball etc-Delegate/State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin on being re-elected-Danny Jones

Dave Allen opens a Friday edition of 580 Live with the weekly Adopt Me Please Pet of the Week from Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association — Fozzie, an 85-pound dog surrendered after his owner passed away, available for free adoption. Amy Rain fills in for Jim Strawn to preview the evening's Live on the Levee concert at Haddad Riverfront Park, featuring Jocelyn and the Sweet Compression and Low Cut Connie. Delegate J.B. Akers then joins for a lengthy conversation on data center development in Putnam County — including Google's planned facility near the Kanawha River — addressing community concerns about water use, transparency, economic benefits, and House Bill 2014's protections for ratepayers. Akers also shares personal good news, including his cancer treatment update and upcoming induction into the West Virginia Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Amanda McDonald of the West Virginia Symphony closes the show previewing the free Symphony Sunday season finale at the University of Charleston lawn, featuring community bands, food vendors, and fireworks.

WVSU Head Coach Sean Lloyd stops by for a chat about his time as an Assistant Coach and now Head Coach of the Yellowjackets Baseball team. A native of Sutton, WV, Lloyd talks about his coaching philosophy and strategies, getting kids back into the game, and the differences between baseball and softball, including the continued rise of softball at all levels of the game. Join hosts Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis with Coach Sean Lloyd. Let's Talk! 

Robb Reel and Jason Quintrell from Union Mission on Drop Your Snacks, Morganne Tenney from Putnam County Development Authority on Buffalo Data Center, and Tim Brady from Charleston CVB on upcoming Pro Road National Championships and need for volunteers.

Host Dale Cooper and Harvey or Tom from the Peyton Law Firm discuss legal issues from listeners and matters affecting local politics.More info: www.PeytonLawFirm.com(304) 755-55562801 1st Ave, Nitro, WV 25143The Peyton Law Firm was founded more than 30 years ago by Harvey Peyton, who was joined by his son, Tom Peyton. For more than 50 years, the Peyton team has successfully represented clients in courtrooms throughout WV and southeastern Ohio. The firm is known for its active community involvement and straightforward advice.

Jill Scarbro from Brighter Futures Learning Center on the Sensory Circus, Michael Mosteller of the Putnam United Anti-Data Center Group, and Robb Reel on Drop Your Snacks.

Host Dale Cooper and Ron Hughes discuss the offers available at WVBargains.com

Jamon Schmidt from Goodwill on the opening of their new store, Senator Eric Tarr, and new Putnam County Schools Superintendent Bruce McGrew.

Andrew Donaldson on Trump's America 250, former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones, and current Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin.

On Retire Right Radio, Host Dale Cooper and John Burdette from www.FourthAvenueFinancial.com discuss financial planning for different eras of your life and general strategies. Hear the encore presentation Monday at 1:00pm on our sister station, Charleston Business Radio 95.3 | 680 WKAZ Phone: (304) 746-7977More info: http://bit.ly/2zcZV4e

Carl Lee welcomes retired South Charleston and Nitro High School coach Bryce Casto — a multi-sport Hall of Famer inducted into the West Virginia Sports Legends Hall of Fame, the Mid-Ohio Valley Sports Hall of Fame, West Virginia State University's Athletic Hall of Fame, and both the football and baseball Halls at Ripley High School. Casto reflects on his coaching philosophy of quiet authority and selfless team-building, drawing on stories from South Charleston's 1994 Class AAA football state championship, including linebacker Damon Booker's position switch to free safety that proved decisive. The conversation covers Casto's subsequent rebuild tenure at Nitro, the rising academic eligibility standards for collegiate athletes under the NCAA clearinghouse, the erosion of loyalty through the transfer portal at both the high school and college levels, and West Virginia's incoming SSAC transfer rule that limits movement to the freshman and sophomore years. Guest co-host Lisa Odie joins the discussion throughout.

Dave Allen is joined by guest co-host Amie Breedlove, Angie Gillenwater from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association with this week's "Adopt Me Please" Pet of the Week, Jim Strawn on Live on the Levee, and Zack Harold on FestivAll.

Dawn Miller of Read Aloud West Virginia, Doug Erwin of Backpack Buddies, and Rita Meadows of Valley Park on tonight's Night Market.

Host Dale Cooper and Harvey or Tom from the Peyton Law Firm discuss legal issues from listeners and matters affecting local politics.More info: www.PeytonLawFirm.com(304) 755-55562801 1st Ave, Nitro, WV 25143The Peyton Law Firm was founded more than 30 years ago by Harvey Peyton, who was joined by his son, Tom Peyton. For more than 50 years, the Peyton team has successfully represented clients in courtrooms throughout WV and southeastern Ohio. The firm is known for its active community involvement and straightforward advice.

Dale Cooper and financial advisor John Burdett of 4th Avenue Financial cover a wide range of personal finance and market topics on this week's Retire Right Radio. The show opens with a look at record-setting equity markets and why emotional decision-making around headlines — including the ongoing Iran conflict — remains one of the biggest threats to a retirement portfolio. The two examine SpaceX's anticipated IPO at a reported $1.7 trillion valuation, drawing parallels to the dot-com bubble and advising listeners that diversified fund participation, rather than chasing individual names, is the right approach. Burdett addresses listener questions on whether to take an early retirement buyout at 58, the tax implications of West Virginia's elimination of Social Security income taxes, inherited IRA distribution rules under the 10-year rule, and whether it makes sense to hold both a personal IRA and a company 401k simultaneously.

Winfield Mayor Randy Barrett on the Winfield Car Show, Robb Reel from 96.1KWS on Drop Your Snacks, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Host Dale Cooper and Dr. Carson Henley discuss dental hygiene, best practices, cutting edge procedures, and the history of the field. Locations in Kanawha City, Poca, South Charleston, Cross Lanes, St. Albans, and Teays Valley. Call 1-800-GreatCare or visit online at www.GhareebDentalGroup.com

DC Native and Salem College (now University) basketball legend Archie Talley stops by to talk about life, from growing up on the playgrounds of Washington D.C., playing basketball at Salem, and eventually playing professional basketball. Now, a motivational speaker, Talley shares stories of his life and talks about the things that matter most in life, whether it's through sports or academia. Talley joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for this episode of Let's Talk. 

Guest Host Natalie Tennant discusses the Mediterranean diet with Millie Snyder, Eric Larch and Chris Ingram from the Appalachian Outlaw Trails, and Everett Johnson, the Director of Apprenticeships for the Carpenters Union.

Join us for a concise, informative discussion with Brett Hodgdon of Foster Foundation Repair. In this episode, we explore essential foundation and basement care, addressing maintenance, weather impacts, and effective solutions. Brett shares his expertise and practical advice for homeowners. Don't miss these valuable insights!Contact Foster Foundation Repair:Phone: (304) 776-6263Address: 4226 Woodrum Ln, Charleston WV 25313Website: www.fosterfoundationrepair.com

Guest Host Dale Cooper talks with Attorney General JB McCuskey about recent developments in AI, Joe Stevens from the city of Nitro, and former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Join longtime auto professional Larry Dawson as he shares decades of insight on buying, selling, and understanding the car market. Whether you’re navigating today’s used car values or thinking about your next vehicle, Larry brings a trusted, local perspective to help you make smart decisions. Now serving more as a consultant than a dealer, Larry is still your go-to expert—and remember, his trademark says it all: “We Buy Cars.” Reach Larry directly at (304) 545-0211.

Guest Host Dale Cooper talks sports with Greg Carey from Metronews, and Hollis Lewis discusses recent kid's activities that are concerning local parents.

On Retire Right Radio, Host Dale Cooper and John Burdette from www.FourthAvenueFinancial.com discuss financial planning for different eras of your life and general strategies. Hear the encore presentation Monday at 1:00pm on our sister station, Charleston Business Radio 95.3 | 680 WKAZ Phone: (304) 746-7977More info: http://bit.ly/2zcZV4e