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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.

Friday, April 15, 202204/15/2022

Downtown Mall Restaurant Reopens and more from Simon Davidson | CRN

Simon Davidson, founder of Charlottesville29.com, talks about the reopening of Red Pump Kitchen after two years, and a big purchase…

Thursday, April 14, 202204/14/2022

Live Music: Dropping Julia Headlines Fridays After Five

Samantha spoke to Dropping Julia about their headlining show at the first Fridays After Five, details on their record Stranger…

Thursday, April 14, 202204/14/2022

Selling Your House Hacks | CRN

Quinton Beckham, principal broker at KW Alliance, offers tips on getting the most bang for your buck when getting your…

Thursday, April 14, 202204/14/2022

Downtown Mall Block Party and more at Tom Tom Fest | CRN

Tom Tom Festival founder Paul Beyer previews next week’s events including the first-ever block party on the Downtown Mall, musical…

Thursday, April 14, 202204/14/2022

Earth Day events and Volunteer Opportunities with C3 | CRN

Susan Kruse, executive director of C3, talks about Climate Action Activity Kits distributed to Albemarle fourth graders, Earth Day events…

Wednesday, April 13, 202204/13/2022

Charlottesville Police Capt. Tony Newberry | CRN

Charlottesville Police Capt. Tony Newberry talks about drug overdoses in Charlottesville and gives an update on the shooting incident at…

Wednesday, April 13, 202204/13/2022

Charlottesville City Councilor Brian Pinkston | CRN

Charlottesville City Councilor Brian Pinkston talks about the nearly $213 million budget adopted by the city for FY23.

Tuesday, April 12, 202204/12/2022

Nelson County Commonwealths’ Attorney Targets Kingpins | CRN

Nelson County Commonwealths’ Attorney Daniel Rutherford talks about targeting meth kingpins in Nelson County and why the Nelson County numbers…

Monday, April 11, 202204/11/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creator of the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter, discusses buying properties, glamping, and proposals for the planning commission.

Monday, April 11, 202204/11/2022

CHS Senior Receives $50k Leadership Scholarship | CRN

The vice chair of the Emily Couric Leadership Forum board Beth Kennan and CHS senior Kaymin Hester, recipient of the…

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The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

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Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

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Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

19 hours ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.