Cathryn Miller talks about Save the Children's literacy report on how rural kids in WV are reading at a grade and a half lower than their non-rural counterparts. She discusses things that can be done to improve the reading level of rural children.

Melanie Pagliaro talks about Marshall's Homecoming coming up this Saturday. She talks about the door decorating contest and people can vote for their favorite. She also talks about the events that are taking place Homecoming.

Fred Persinger comes on Midday to talk about Week 5 of High School football games taking place this week.

Angie Settle drops in to talk about WV Health Rights #WE CARE WV Day and the need for volunteers for this day. She also talks about the services that will be available on #WE CARE WV Day.

Our Wonderful West Virginian this week is Rachel Heck. She holds a homeless outreach every Sunday in the Church of Christ parking lot in Clarksburg. She and some of her friends serve food, drinks, hand out supplies the homeless needs. She does it because she has been in their shoes.

Fred Persinger, the Voice of WV High School Football, stops by to talk about Week 5 High School Football games taking place this week.

Stephanie Hayes, Coordinator of School Counciling, talk about the Student Support Summit where 450 educational employees will get together to talk about 9 tracks (issues) that affect students and how they can improve them.

Sarah Stone, Co-Director of SOAR WV, talks about Save a Life Day where groups hand out Naloxone/Narcan for free so people will have it on hand if someone around them O.D.'s. It is the medication that counteracts the affects of opioids and helps some people if they are O.D.ing from an opioid.

Jason Spears, Cabell County Prosecutor, talks with Amanda and Dave about his friend and mentor Judge Chris Chiles. He shares stories about his friend.

Will Thompson along with D.J. Western drop by with Travis Honaker to talk with Dave and Amanda about Travis, a 3rd year law student, arguing before the WV Supreme Court today. They discuss how Travis did and how Travis decided to become a lawyer.

Teresa Morris, Executive Director, Alzheimer's Association, West Virginia Chapter talks with Amanda and Dave about testing that is available to test for Alzheimer's but Medicare won't cover it. She also talks about how Alzheimer's affects not only the person who has it but the person's family. T...

The new WV Secretary of Tourism, Kayla Kessinger talk with Amanda and Dave about the tourism conference that is taking place in Charleston. She also talks about projects that are coming to some State Parks this year.

Delegate Mike Pushkin talks with Amanda and Dave about the case before the WV Supreme Court on how the Legislature and the Governor replaced a Delegate from Berkeley Co. Dist. 91 who was arrested. He also talks about Chris Clagett, who is running for the Berkeley Co. Dist. 91 seat and his social...

Chris Dickerson talks with Amanda and Dave about the Marshall University W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame induction. Our own Brad McElhenny is going into the Hall of Fame.

Senator Michael Oliverio talks with Amanda and Dave about flock cameras and how the Legislature should handle them. He thinks they are a good thing for police to have in emergency situations like a child kidnapping so they can get the child back fast. If the flock cameras are to used for an inves...

Dave Wilson talks with Amanda and Dave about getting polled for the 2028 election "between" Governor Patrick Morrisey & Senator Jim Justice not the upcoming 2026 election.

🎉 Steve Sayre drops in to preview the Capital City Bash—a free, family-friendly night coming to UC Stadium at Laidley Field in Charleston this Saturday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM! Enjoy free food, giveaways, inflatables for the kids, and inspiring community stories.

❤️ Today marks Day 1 of the WVRC Radio Cares for Kids Radiothon raising funds for WVU Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital! Dave chats with Taylor Stephenson & Jim Luttrell about how your gifts directly support young patients and their families. To give, head to wvmetronews.com and click the ban...

Greg Thomas stops by to talk with Dave about the Republican by-laws as they pertain to Independents voting in the Republican primary, the primary and the general election and who is running for WV Governor in 2028.

Andy Shamblin stops by to talk with Dave about the flooding in Charleston, what subject he teaches and clothing vouchers

Daniel Woods talk with Dave about high school, college and NFL football along with MLB.

🎓 Mike Nolting stops by to chat with Dave about WVU students returning to campus!

🎙️ 3 Guys Before the Game co-host Brad Howe drops by to chat with Dave about an upcoming event happening on August 19th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Social Tap (2036 Anmoore Road in Bridgeport)!

🎓 Mike Nolting stops by to chat with Dave about WVU students returning to campus!
🎙️ 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.