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We go beyond the headlines into the important stories that matter to us locally.
Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Thursday, June 2, 202206/02/2022

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews discusses the supervisors response to recent gun violence, the county’s comprehensive plan, and the county…

Thursday, June 2, 202206/02/2022

Blue Ridge Abortion Fund Prepares for Possible Roe v. Wade Overturning | CRN

Deborah Arenstein, director of development for the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund, shares how her organization is preparing for a ruling…

Thursday, June 2, 202206/02/2022

First Descendants Day at James Monroe Highland | CRN

Jennifer Stacy, member of the Highland Council of Descendant Advisors, and Sara Bon-Harper, executive director of James Monroe’s Highland discuss…

Wednesday, June 1, 202206/01/2022

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan on Ukraine, Depp-Heard, more | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, co-creator of Democracy in Danger podcast, discusses the new episode on Ukraine, the resignation…

Friday, May 27, 202205/27/2022

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA News Director Jay Hart rounds up the top five soundbites of the week.

Friday, May 27, 202205/27/2022

Foodie Fridays with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29.com founder Simon Davidson dishes on two new Charlottesville restaurants.

Friday, May 27, 202205/27/2022

New Chair of Montpelier Foundation Board Speaks Resolution and Future | CRN

James French, the founding chair of Montpelier Descendants Committee and new chair of the Montpelier Foundation Board, talks about the…

Thursday, May 26, 202205/26/2022

Blue Ridge Abortion Fund Founder on Equal Rights Amendment | CRN

Kobby Hoffman, founder of the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund and immediate past president of Charlottesville NOW, discusses the importance of…

Thursday, May 26, 202205/26/2022

CHS Orchestra Director Laura Mulligan Thomas Retires | CRN

Laura Mulligan Thomas, retiring as director of Charlottesville High School Orchestra, shares memories from her 40 years in the position,…

Thursday, May 26, 202205/26/2022

School Safety and the Honesty Gap | CRN

WINA education analyst Kirk Schroder discusses school safety and the so-called “honesty gap” in standardized testing.

Latest Stories

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

2 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.