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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.

Tuesday, December 15, 202012/15/2020

The Center’s Year End Wrap Up

Les Sinclair speaks with President & CEO of “The Center” with a year end wrap, emphasizing social isolation and loneliness…

Tuesday, December 15, 202012/15/2020

First Winter Storm of the Season Explained

WINA’s Les Sinclair spoke with Accuweather’s Dave Browers about the area’s first winter storm of the season. Links: Weather |…

Tuesday, December 15, 202012/15/2020

Preparations for the First Storm of the Season

VDOT’s Lou Hatter joins Les Sinclair to discuss the preparations for the roads for the area’s first winter storm. LINKS:…

Thursday, December 3, 202012/03/2020

The State of Education

CEO of Clayborne, Lee Elberson, joins Les Sinclair to talk about the state of education today (this month) and what…

Thursday, December 3, 202012/03/2020

Readiness of UVA Medical Center for COVID-19

Chief Executive Officer, Wendy Horton, who is responsible for overseeing all operations of UVA Medical Center spoke with WINA’s Dori…

Wednesday, December 2, 202012/02/2020

Charlottesville’s Grand Illumination

Cassandra Riggin from UVA Community Credit Union joined Les Sinclair to detail Charlottesville’s Grand illumination.  LINKS: https://spark.adobe.com/page/wGzKYFdpIwt24/

Wednesday, December 2, 202012/02/2020

What Might Legalized Marijuana in Virginia Look Like?

Les Sinclair discusses the topic of legalized marijuana in Virginia with Bettina Ring, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. Sec. Ring…

Monday, November 30, 202011/30/2020

Toy Lift 2020

Les Sinclair speaks with Dave Fafara about how Toy Lift 2020 looks a little bit different this year, and how…

Monday, November 30, 202011/30/2020

Holiday Shopping Ideas from Center for Peace & Justice

Les Sinclair speaks with Richard Lord of Center for Peace & Justice about how to give non-violent gifts, and the…

Monday, November 30, 202011/30/2020

BBB On How to Help Local Businesses

Les Sinclair is with Barry N. Moore, President and CEO of the BBB serving Central Virginia, discussing how to support…

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