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Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Thursday, April 21, 202204/21/2022

Power Sharing Dispute at Montpelier Foundation | CRN

Montpelier Descendant Committee attorney Greg Werkheiser responds to the Montpelier Foundation board’s suggested resolution to a dispute over a power-sharing…

Wednesday, April 20, 202204/20/2022

How to Make Your Home Energy Efficient | CRN

Virginia Energy Sense spokesperson Ford Carson marks Earth Week with tips on making your home more energy efficient.

Wednesday, April 20, 202204/20/2022

Latest in Virginia Cannabis Law | CRN

Joe Kuhn, co-owner of Albemarle Cannabis Company, talks about the latest in Virginia law and the upcoming High Arts Festival…

Tuesday, April 19, 202204/19/2022

Mayor Snook on Tax Relief and Housing | CRN

Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook talks about real estate tax relief and plans for a 170-unit development on Stribling Ave.

Tuesday, April 19, 202204/19/2022

Business License Tax Lawsuit Goes to the Virginia Supreme Court | CRN

Courteney Stuart interviews Keith Neely, the attorney representing Charlottesville author Corban Addison in a case that goes before the Virginia…

Tuesday, April 19, 202204/19/2022

It’s National Park Week! | CRN

Patrick Kenney, superintendent of Shenandoah National Park, gives an update on the investigation into a structure fire that destroyed two…

Monday, April 18, 202204/18/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter creator Sean Tubbs discusses City Council’s return to in-person meetings, major development in Crozet, Albemarle’s proposed…

Monday, April 18, 202204/18/2022

MDC Calls for Montpelier CEO Resignation | CRN

Greg Werkheiser, attorney for the Montpelier Descendants Committee, explains why the MDC is calling for the resignation of Montpelier’s CEO…

Monday, April 18, 202204/18/2022

Criminal Justice Reform Panel at Tom Tom Fest | CRN

Martize Tolbert, director of client and community engagement for the Fountain Fund, discusses the upcoming criminal justice reform discussion at…

Friday, April 15, 202204/15/2022

Jail Operations Challenged During the Pandemic | CRN

Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail Superintendent Martin Kumer talks about the challenges of operating the jail during the pandemic and a…

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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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.