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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, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Charlottesville’s Identity with Quinton Beckham | CRN

Quinton Beckham, principal broker for K.W. Alliance, offers his perspective on the city’s rezoning and gives an update on the…

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Trading Spaces with Jay James | CRN

WINA Morning News Host Jay James discusses the issues at Charlottesville High School and how those intersect with broader issues…

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Education Policy Researcher Dana Ainsworth | CRN

Education policy researcher Dana Ainsworth, a former high school teacher and parent of a CHS student, discusses how trauma impacts…

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

City Councilor Michael Payne | CRN

Charlottesville City Councilor Michael Payne discusses applications for two special use permits and the most recent public hearing on the…

Wednesday, December 6, 202312/06/2023

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis on New Allegations at CHS | CRN

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis discusses a letter he and Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania sent to City Schools Superintendent Royal…

Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023

Civic Happenings with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Infocville.com journalist Sean Tubbs discusses the final stages of the city’s rezoning process, population growth in Albemarle County and a…

Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023

Charlottesville Schools’ Renaming Process with Chuck Moran | CRN

Chuck Moran, a great-nephew of Burnley-Moran namesake Sarepta Moran, discusses his ongoing alarm at the Charlottesville City School Board’s renaming…

Tuesday, December 5, 202312/05/2023

Charlottesville High School Analysis with Lee Elberson | CRN

WINA education analyst Lee Elberson discusses the issues at Charlottesville High School and what he’s hearing from parents, students and…

Monday, December 4, 202312/04/2023

Caregiving During the Holidays | CRN

Malina Rivers, Community Outreach Director for BrightStar Care of Charlottesville, discusses the effects of caregiver strain during the holiday season…

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Friday Finds with Simon Davidson | CRN

Simon Davidson, creator of Charlottesville29.com, recaps his Thanksgiving and highlights his website’s guest column from one of his readers: Five…

Latest Stories

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‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1

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DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

33 minutes ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

38 minutes ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

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When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

41 minutes ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

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The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

44 minutes ago in Entertainment

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

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Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.