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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 11, 202101/11/2021

Misinformation and the Capitol Mob

Former VA 5th District Rep and member of Network Contagion Research Institute, Denver Riggleman, talks with Les Sinclair about the misinformation and conspiracy theories and their role in the Capitol attacks last week. 

Friday, January 8, 202101/08/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–1/8/21

Friday, January 8, 202101/08/2021

This Day in History: The War of 1812

In this segment, Les Sinclair talks with historian Rick Britton on Today in U.S. History – On this day in…

Friday, January 8, 202101/08/2021

An Event to Bring Back a Past City Manager

Les Sinclair spoke with concerned citizen Jo Jo Robertson about the event around a group of concerned citizens Friday at…

Thursday, January 7, 202101/07/2021

Amy Spitalnick Analyzes Possible Links Between Charlottesville and Capitol Protests

WINA News interviews Amy Spitalnick, with Integrity First for America, about possible links between Charlottesville 2017 and the Capitol Protests.

Thursday, January 7, 202101/07/2021

Rising Violence in Charlottesville | Charlottesville PD

Assistant Police Chief James Mooney and Police Chief RaShall Brackney discuss the rising violence in the city.

Thursday, January 7, 202101/07/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Plan | Kathryn Goodman

Kathryn Goodman, Communications and Public Relations Lead for Thomas Jefferson Health district & Va Dept of Health, talks about the…

Tuesday, January 5, 202101/05/2021

Virginia Lottery Jackpots are Large.

John Hagerty of the Virginia Lottery speaks to Les Sinclair about the big jackpots that are available from the games…

Tuesday, January 5, 202101/05/2021

Tips to Help Your Brain in 2021

Les Sinclair discusses brain health for the new year with Dr. Teralyn Sell, Psychotherapist and Brain Health Expert. https://drteralyn.com/

Tuesday, January 5, 202101/05/2021

CVSBDC and UVA partner for Propel Initiative

Les Sinclair speaks with Rebecca Haydock, Director of the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center about the Propel Initiative, a community…

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