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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.

Friday, July 23, 202107/23/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–7/23/21

Friday, July 23, 202107/23/2021

Guardians’ Gauntlet Race Benefits Albemarle Police Foundation

Carolyn Betts, the VP of the Albemarle County Police Foundation guests on Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair. They discuss…

Thursday, July 22, 202107/22/2021

Charlottesville Fire Dept. Graduates Its Largest & Most Diverse Recruit Academy

Les Sinclair discusses the diversity and commitment of the new graduates with Dr. Hezedean A. Smith, Fire Chief, Charlottesville Fire…

Thursday, July 22, 202107/22/2021

The 2021 Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition is Coming.

Les Sinclair discusses the 2021 Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition with, Bryan Rothamel, Fluvanna County Economic Development…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

New Guidelines from VDH for PreK-12 Return to School

Jason Elliott, Deputy PIO with Blue Ridge Health District, talks with WINA’s Les Sinclair about the new guidelines that have…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

The Cville Chamber

Andrea Copeland,  Committee Engagement Director for Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, relays to Les Sinclair the importance of “The Chamber”…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

Largest-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Study IDs Potential Treatments

Les Sinclair interviews researcher Stephen Rich, PhD, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and its Center for Public…

Tuesday, July 20, 202107/20/2021

Planned Pro-Gun Rally Wednesday at Albemarle Co. Office building

Philip Van Cleave, President of Virginia Citizens Defense League talks with Les Sinclair about the rally in defense of guns…

Tuesday, July 20, 202107/20/2021

Albemarle County Wants Your Input on Broadband Needs

Les Sinclair speaks with Mike Culp, Albemarle County’s Director of the Broadband Accessibility and Affordability Office. Albemarle County is asking…

Monday, July 19, 202107/19/2021

A Cruel Summer At The Gas Pumps

Morgan Dean, Senior Specialist, Public & Government Affairs with AAA -Mid-Atlantic discusses local, State-wide, and National gasoline prices with Les…

Latest Stories

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Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

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Ariana Grande chose to "clear the air about a few things" during her concert Monday night, following the news that she will be taking a break from being in the public eye after the conclusion of her "Eternal Sunshine" tour.

17 hours ago in Sports

Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes

After the frenzy of Monday's trade deadline, Alec Burleson hit a trio of two-run homers off three different pitchers, including a drive into the second deck in right field that capped a seven-run eighth inning as St. Louis outslugged the New York Yankees for a 13-7 victory despite blowing a six-run lead.

17 hours ago in National

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX’s first earnings call as a public company

Investors in Elon Musk's space company get a chance to question him Tuesday after SpaceX issues its first quarterly earnings since going public.

17 hours ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.