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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, March 3, 202203/03/2022

Del. Bell’s FOIA Bill Leans More to Protecting Police | CRN

WINA legal analyst Scott Goodman breaks down what Del. Rob Bell’s FOIA bill will accomplish if it passes and says…

Wednesday, March 2, 202203/02/2022

The Latest with C-Ville and Ben Hitchcock | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Ben Hitchcock talks about the top stories in this week’s issue from art on the Dewberry to…

Wednesday, March 2, 202203/02/2022

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, Democracy in Danger, Ukraine | CRN

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

Wednesday, March 2, 202203/02/2022

Tom Tom’s 10th Anniversary | CRN

Tom Tom Festival Founder Paul Beyer previews the 10th annual festival that highlights Charlottesville music, art and ideas. The April…

Tuesday, March 1, 202203/01/2022

Virginia Coalition for Open Government Against Del. Bell’s FOIA Bill | CRN

Meghan Rhyne, executive director of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government, speaks out against Del. Rob Bell’s bill that would…

Tuesday, March 1, 202203/01/2022

Phil Giaramita on the end of Mask Mandates within Albemarle Co. Schools

Albemarle County Schools’ Phil Giaramita joins Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the end of mask mandates in Albemarle County Public Schools. 

Tuesday, March 1, 202203/01/2022

Criminal Justice Reform Initiatives FT: Jade Gray and Sydney Simmons

Jade Gray and Sydney Simmons join to discuss a new joint program at the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center.  

Tuesday, March 1, 202203/01/2022

Virtual Event on Alzheimer’s Impact on Cville’s Black Community | CRN

Sydney Swartz, program manager for the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, previews an event this week…

Monday, February 28, 202202/28/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creator of Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter, talks about a request for a $23 million bond from the new…

Monday, February 28, 202202/28/2022

War Escalates In Ukraine | CRN

UVA Vice Provost for Global Affairs Stephen Mull, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and Lithuania, discusses the escalating war in…

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