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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.

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