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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.

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