03/31/26 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live – GoMart Eyes Kmart Property in Kanawha City, Wings Tour Launch, and New Team Member Dave Allen welcomes Charleston City Councilman Chad Robinson of the 20th Ward to discuss development news in Kanawha City, centered on the recently announced sale of the long-vacant Kmart building on McCorkle Avenue to GoMart Corporation for a planned travel plaza. Robinson offers cautious optimism about the project while noting no plans have been publicly released, and updates listeners on other Kanawha City commercial growth including incoming Wingstop and Chipotle locations through the Charleston Urban Works initiative. Allen also introduces new team member Jack Carlson to the 580 WCHS family, and welcomes 96.1 KWS personality Rob Reel to the studio to launch his new "Winging It" segment — a month-long search for the best chicken wings at local, independent restaurants across West Virginia.

📣 New Podcast! "03/31/26 The Dave Allen Show on 580 Live – GoMart Eyes Kmart Property in Kanawha City, Wings Tour Launch, and New Team Member" on @Spreaker #580live #chadrobinson #charleston #citycouncil #daveallen #development #gomart #kanawhacity #kmart #kws #local #metronews #podcast #wchs

Let’s Talk with Carl Lee – Capitol Basketball Controversy, Transfers, and Youth Sports Culture Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and guest Woody Woods examine the controversy surrounding Capitol High’s basketball seeding in the regional tournament after a 17–4 team was voted sixth by opposing coaches. The discussion expands into broader issues in West Virginia high school sports, including the role of coaches in rankings, transfer rules, NIL implications, and the impact of youth sports culture on player development. The panel also reflects on community loyalty, competition, and how sports shape character and opportunity for young athletes.

📣 New Podcast! "Let’s Talk with Carl Lee – Capitol Basketball Controversy, Transfers, and Youth Sports Culture" on @Spreaker #basketball #capitolhigh #carllee #charleston #community #debate #development #highschool #hollislewis #letstalk #nil #podcast #sports #talkradio #transfers #wchs #wvssac

Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion Super Bowl–winning quarterback Jim McMahon joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that goes far beyond football highlights. McMahon reflects on the unmatched physicality and chemistry of the Chicago Bears dynasty, brutal practices under Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan, and why that locker room forged lifelong bonds. He shares never-before-told stories behind his iconic sunglasses and headbands, including how he outsmarted the NFL rulebook to promote charities on the game’s biggest stage. The discussion spans his multi-sport roots at BYU, legendary teammates like Walter Payton, misconceptions about swagger vs. leadership, and why today’s quarterbacks—and teams—are built differently. An unforgettable hour with one of football’s true originals.

📣 New Podcast! "Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion" on @Spreaker #85bears #byu #carllee #charity #chicagobears #footballhistory #headbands #hollislewis #jimmcmahon #leadership #letstalk #lisaotey #nfl #quarterbacks #sportsculture #wchs

Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion Super Bowl–winning quarterback Jim McMahon joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that goes far beyond football highlights. McMahon reflects on the unmatched physicality and chemistry of the Chicago Bears dynasty, brutal practices under Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan, and why that locker room forged lifelong bonds. He shares never-before-told stories behind his iconic sunglasses and headbands, including how he outsmarted the NFL rulebook to promote charities on the game’s biggest stage. The discussion spans his multi-sport roots at BYU, legendary teammates like Walter Payton, misconceptions about swagger vs. leadership, and why today’s quarterbacks—and teams—are built differently. An unforgettable hour with one of football’s true originals.

📣 New Podcast! "Let’s Talk – Jim McMahon on the ’85 Bears, Breaking NFL Rules, and Leading Like a Champion" on @Spreaker #85bears #byu #carllee #charity #chicagobears #footballhistory #headbands #hollislewis #jimmcmahon #leadership #letstalk #lisaotey #nfl #quarterbacks #sportsculture #wchs

Congratulations to Mr. Allal and our amazing #WCHS Bands on a wonderful Fall Concert!

Our ensembles showcased their talent and hard work, creating an unforgettable evening of music and school spirit. 🎺🥁🎷

What a fantastic start to the Winston Churchill concert season! 💫

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🎻 What an incredible evening! Our #WCHS Orchestra Ensembles delivered a captivating Fall Concert last week, each piece filled with precision, emotion and teamwork. 💙

Huge thank-you to Mr. Sanz for his dedication & guidance, and to our talented student musicians for sharing their artistry with us!

🥁🎺 Thx to your generosity, our #WCHS music program is marching stronger than ever! Recent donations funded brand-new drumline harnesses and brass mouthpieces. 💚💙

👏 Our direct appeal campaign opens soon, so stay tuned for how you can help!

🏈🎶 What a night! On Friday, the #WCHS Pep Band brought the energy, the Bulldogs brought the win, and our first music event of the year was a smash. 💙🐾

#WhiteOut #PepBandPride

🎶 Your tax-deductible donation to the #WCHS Music Booster Club helps provide opportunities, resources and experiences that round out an incredible music education for our talented and dedicated students.

Every contribution makes a difference 💙💚

🔗 www.wchsmusicboosters.org/donate/#yard

Pep Band 2025 Group Order Form - Sign Up Today! Enter STUDENT NAME for name on payment page, please!

NEW shirts for the #WCHS Pep Band!! 👕

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Who needs? All #PepBand students. (Are you a percussionist who is not a member of the drumline or a Jazz Band rhythm section player? You don't need to buy, but are welcome to. Same for friends & family!)

📩 Questions? Email Mr. Allal

The #WCHS Cluster is ending the year on a high note thanks to a stellar performance by the Cabin John Middle School Orchestras & Bands! Bravo to all of our talented young musicians for an outstanding performance and a fantastic year of music! 🎻🎺🥁

As we bid a fond farewell to our '25 graduates, #WCHS welcomes our middle schools to the Churchill Stage. 🫶

We're dazzled by the upcoming talent in the Cabin John & Herbert Hoover bands, orchestras and choruses - more to come next week, too.

Here's a taste of Hoover's Band! 🎷🥁🎼

What does the future of music hold for Oliver? "I will keep music in my life by majoring in trombone performance at Indiana."

Accolades include Churchill Musicians Club, Tri-M, MCPS Sr Honors Band, MMEA All-State Orchestra, MCYO Phil & YAA

Congrats, Oliver, from the entire #WCHS Music Dept!!

🔮What does the future of music hold for Marion? "After graduation, I will keep music in my life by participating in bands at my university and joining clubs."

Congrats, Marion, from the #WCHS Music Boosters and entire WCHS Music Dept!! 👏🎓🎷🎹🎉

We couldn’t be prouder of our incredible Tri-M Music Honor Society seniors for their sensational recital performance! 🎶🎤🎹🎷

From all of us at the #WCHS Music Booster Club and the entire Music Department — bravo, and best of luck on your next exciting chapter!

🔮What does the future of music hold for Nathan? "After graduation, I will keep music in my life by auditioning for my college's band/orchestra."

High school accolades include being our #WCHS Drumline Captain🥁

Congrats, Nathan, from the WCHS Music Boosters and entire WCHS Music Dept! 🎓

🔮What does the future of music hold for Zoe? "I will keep music in my life by joining college choir groups and continuing to play guitar."

High school accolades include Superintendent Fine Arts Award & Outstanding Junior Award (Choral Program)

Congrats, Zoe, from the entire #WCHS Music Dept! 🎓

Why donate to the #WCHS Music Boosters Club? So we can support our teachers and students with needed equipment like THIS! 🎹 Our Booster Club raises funds for:

🎵Innovative educational events, including guest experts
🎵Access to better instruments
🎵Latest in music tech

Donate @ wchsmusicboosters.org

What does the future of music hold for Kyle? "I will keep music in my life by pursuing a music degree at a conservatory."

Accolades: US Marine Band Concerto Winner; US Army Concerto Winner; YoungArts Winner; National Youth Orchestra

Congrats, Kyle from the #WCHS Music Boosters & Music Dept! 🎓

The vibe was smoooooth at last week's #WCHS Jazz Coffeehouse, where Mr. Allal's musicians wowed the crowd many times over! 🎺

We wish our seniors well as they take their next steps and congratulate the entire band for bringin' it home!! 👏

Our #WCHS Spring Concert Series continues with our accomplished Orchestras! 🎶🎼🎻

Did you have the good fortune to hear Mr. Sanz's talented students perform live? If so, share your favorite piece in the comments💙✏️💚

It's no surprise that our #WCHS Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony went ALL OUT at last night's #Band Concert. 🎶👏

What a wonderful way to showcase all of your hard work this year. And a big thank-you to Mr. Allal for helping our students shine! ✨

It's heeeeere! 🌸🌼🌱 Time to support our talented #WCHS Music Department students as they shine in our Spring Concert Series all week long!

#WCHS is so proud to host the #MCPS Emerging Ensembles Adjudication! Our Symphonic Band and Concert Band performed, along with many other talented ensembles from across the county. What an incredibly rewarding experience for our music students, and thank you to Mr. Allal for leading the charge! 🎶

🔮What does the future of music hold for Bobby? "After graduation, I will keep music in my life by taking a music class as my General Arts credit during my freshman year of college."

Congrats, Bobby from the #WCHS Music Booster Club and entire #WCHS Music Department! 🎓🙌🎉

Give fresh flowers or a "Forever Rose" to your BLAST member! 🌹You'll delight them AND help raise money for the #WCHS Music Booster Club! This fundraiser is made possible by the generosity of Fleurs Et Papillons. 100% of sales directly support the 500+ students in our band, chorus and orchestra! ❤️

📢Know/love a #WCHS BLAST 35 student?

Every pic you order supports our Music Booster Club and helps you relive all the incredible moments of this outstanding production!! 📸

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GIANT thx to Harry Greenspun Photography for this fabulous Churchill album!

HAVE YOUR TICS YET?! 🎫 The #WCHS Music Booster Club is SO proud to support our students participating in BLAST 35: Coloration 🎤🎺 Don't find yourself green with envy because you missed it..this show'll be red-hot..you'll be blue if it's sold out..orange you glad you scored great seats?? wchsarts.com

It's a big day for Mr. Albright and his incredibly talented #choral students! 🎤🎶

This adjudication offers an invaluable opportunity for performing and learning outside of our halls, and is a testament to the depth and breadth of our #WCHS music program. 💙💚

We wish our #WCHS music students participating in the #MCPS Solo & Ensemble Festival an amazing day! ☀️😎

>> Are you attending? Share your pics/videos in the comments 📸🎥😍