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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.

Monday, January 24, 202201/24/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creator of the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter, explains the redistricting conversation in Albemarle County and a proposed five-mile…

Monday, January 24, 202201/24/2022

Bob Roberts Analyzes AG Firing UVA Counsel Heaphy | CRN

JMU political analyst Bob Roberts offers his take on AG Jason Miyares’ decision to fire UVA University Counsel Tim Heaphy.

Friday, January 21, 202201/21/2022

Dinner is Served with Simon Davidson | CRN

Simon Davidson, creator of Charlottesville29.com, talks about the challenges facing restaurants and how the public can help.

Friday, January 21, 202201/21/2022

Fitness Friday with Michelle Purnell of Females in Action | CRN

Michelle Purnell, Regional Leader for Females in Action (FIA), discussing the free workout for all who identify as women, FIA’s…

Thursday, January 20, 202201/20/2022

Governor Youngkin’s Exec Order Mask Analysis | CRN

WINA’s Dori Zook speaks with JMU political analyst Bob Roberts about Governor Youngkin’s executive order on masks in Virginia public…

Thursday, January 20, 202201/20/2022

Friendship Court Redevelopment Begins | CRN

Piedmont Housing Alliance Executive Director Sunshine Mathon details the sprawling redevelopment of Friendship Court that has officially begun.

Wednesday, January 19, 202201/19/2022

Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade on New Interim City Manager | CRN

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade talks about the new interim city manager, transit issues, and rezoning.

Wednesday, January 19, 202201/19/2022

COVID Testing Shortages and More in C-Ville This Week | CRN

Courteney Stuart and C-VILLE Weekly Editor Ben Hitchcock talk about COVID testing shortages and problems with the Police Civilian Review…

Tuesday, January 18, 202201/18/2022

Police Civilian Oversight Board Concerns | CRN

Attorney Jeff Fogel describes concerns that the new Police Civilian Oversight Board will be secretive.

Tuesday, January 18, 202201/18/2022

Mayor Snook Response to Police Civilian Oversight Board Criticism | CRN

Mayor Lloyd Snook responds to criticism about the Police Civilian Oversight Board and concerns it will lack transparency.

Latest Stories

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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

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

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

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TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

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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.

5 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.