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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, February 10, 202202/10/2022

Fountain Fund Passes $1 Million Milestone | CRN

Erika Viccellio, executive director of the Fountain Fund, talks about the milestone of $1 million in loans to formerly incarcerated…

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

SB656 Explained: Parents Will Know When Sexually Explicit Material is Taught | CRN

Kirk Schroder, an attorney and former president of the Virginia Board of Education, explains SB656, a bill that requires the…

Wednesday, February 9, 202202/09/2022

This Week in C-Ville Weekly | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Ben Hitchcock discusses GOP efforts to roll back reforms put in place during the previous administration.

Wednesday, February 9, 202202/09/2022

Parents Can Now Opt Out of Children Wearing Masks | CRN

JMU political analyst Bob Roberts talks about SB739, which passed the Virginia senate and allows parents to opt out of…

Tuesday, February 8, 202202/08/2022

Hardin Objects to Del. Bell’s Bill Rolling Back FOIA | CRN

Former Greene County Commonwealth’s Attorney Matthew Hardin talks about why he objects to Del. Rob Bell’s bill that would roll…

Tuesday, February 8, 202202/08/2022

Mayor Snook on Possible Tax Raise, Rezoning and more | CRN

Charlottesville Mayor Lloyd Snook talks about the possibility of a 10-cent real estate tax raise, a rezoning on Nassau St.,…

Tuesday, February 8, 202202/08/2022

GOP Blocked Bill, ACLU of Virginia Explains | CRN

ACLU of Virginia Policy Strategist Shawn Weneta discusses GOP blocking a bill that would have allowed voters to decide whether…

Tuesday, February 8, 202202/08/2022

Scott Goodman on Virginia Supreme Court Dismissal of Mask Lawsuit | CRN

WINA legal analyst Scott Goodman weighs in on the Virginia Supreme Court’s dismissal of a lawsuit over Gov. Youngkin’s mask-optional…

Monday, February 7, 202202/07/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creator of the Charlottesville Community Engagement Newsletter, previews the week’s meetings including a request to expand a development…

Monday, February 7, 202202/07/2022

The Center at Belvedere, Book Signing with Peter Thompson and Lucille Smith | CRN

Author Lucille Smith joins the show along with Peter Thompson, executive director at The Center at Belvedere, to discuss her…

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