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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

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.