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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.

Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

Batesville 12 FT Mural for Ukraine | CRN

The Batesville community has been raising money for Ukraine, and an art auction is the latest effort. Kristen Ribourdin, “Stevek,”…

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

Del. Sally Hudson on an Overturned Roe v. Wade in VA | CRN

Del. Sally Hudson discusses what could happen in Virginia after Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

UVA University Dems on SCOTUS Leak | CRN

Maanasi Gupta, outreach chair for University Dems at UVA, discusses reaction on Grounds to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion…

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Charlottesville Community Engagement Newsletter creator Sean Tubbs talks about a request for a special use permit for a 117-unit apartment…

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

CAAR President Dent on First Quarter Home Sales Report | CRN

CAAR President Pam Dent discusses the First Quarter Home Sales Report that shows home prices rising along with interest rates.

Thursday, May 5, 202205/05/2022

UVA Professor of Media Studies Siva Vaidhyanathan | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, co-host of the Democracy in Danger podcast, discusses the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft…

Thursday, May 5, 202205/05/2022

Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek | CRN

Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek discusses the proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit program and the Supes’ support for a designated outdoor…

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade | CRN

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade discusses the a proposed hotel project on the Corner and the city’s Point in Time…

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Kobby Hoffman on Overturning Roe v. Wade | CRN

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

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley | CRN

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley talks about serving as a special prosecutor in Fairfax County in a case involving…

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play for Portugal anymore, ending on Thursday a career that spanned six World Cups and included a European title and the men's all-time international scoring record.