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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, February 4, 202102/04/2021

Poll on Virginia’s views about the pandemic, vaccines, and opening schools and economy

Les Sinclair discusses the latest Wason Center for Public Policy with Research Director, Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, Ph.D. of Christopher Newport University.…

Thursday, February 4, 202102/04/2021

UVA Health Offering Drug Cocktail Treatment High-Risk Patients

Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley, medical director of UVA’s COVID-19 Clinic, talks with WINA NEWS about the antibody cocktail being tested at…

Wednesday, February 3, 202102/03/2021

The Cost of a Lost Year of Learning

Les Sinclair discusses the lost learning during the pandemic with Daniel Willingham, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. …

Tuesday, February 2, 202102/02/2021

POLL: Virginia Wants Legal Pot, Paid Sick Days, and Budget Increases

Les Sinclair discusses the latest Wason Center for Public Policy with Research Director, Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, PhD of Christopher Newport University.…

Tuesday, February 2, 202102/02/2021

4Q Home Report for the Charlottesville Area

Les Sinclair, interviews 2021 President Quinton Beckham, of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors about the 4Q Home Market Report.…

Monday, February 1, 202102/01/2021

Local Business Expanding

WINA’s Les Sinclair speak with Tom Thorpe, CEO, of Afton Scientific, about their business and expansion in Albemarle County.

Monday, February 1, 202102/01/2021

Speaker Series Coming to The Center

Center volunteers Kaki Dimock and Enid Krieger join WINA’s Les Sinclair to discuss details of the third speaker series on…

Friday, January 29, 202101/29/2021

Announcing Virginia Film Festival’s 2021 “Beyond The Screen” film discussion series.

Les Sinclair and Director of Virginia Film Festival, Jody Kielbasa discuss “Beyond The Screen” film discussion series, about the Highly-Anticipated…

Friday, January 29, 202101/29/2021

National School Choice Week

Les Sinclair discusses National SchoolChoice Week with Andrew Campanella, president of National SchoolChoice Week. LINKS: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/

Thursday, January 28, 202101/28/2021

Tim Kaine and the 14th Amendment

Les Sinclair covers Sen. Tim Kaine’s press conference.

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