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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, January 21, 202001/21/2020

American Democracy Conference

Les Sinclair interviews Miles Coleman, Associate Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics which is…

Monday, January 20, 202001/20/2020

Broadcasters for Blood Drive | Bernadette Jay

Bernadette Jay, External Communications Manager for Red Cross, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the Broadcasters for Blood Drive event on…

Friday, January 17, 202001/17/2020

Local Business Unusual

Les Sinclair speaks with  Jim Burak, owner of JBIS Home Inspection a Veteran Owned and Operated Business. https://inspectorjb.com/   

Friday, January 17, 202001/17/2020

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–1/17/20

Thursday, January 16, 202001/16/2020

Elegance in Bridal Show | Khaliyah Barakhyahu

Khaliyah Barakhyahu with Elegance in Bridal Show talks with Les Sinclair about the event on Sunday, January 20.  at Omni…

Thursday, January 16, 202001/16/2020

Update from Congressman Denver Riggleman

WINA’s Les Sinclair speaks with U.S. Rep. for the 5th Dist of VA, Denver Riggleman about numerous subjects, including condemning…

Thursday, January 16, 202001/16/2020

How will Virginia’s Boost in Pre-K Programs Impact Locally

Les Sinclair discusses the $95 million plan to improve availability and quality of early childhood education with Carol Fox, who…

Wednesday, January 15, 202001/15/2020

Virginia’s decrease of firearms at airports goes against the national trend.

Les Sinclair discusses the decrease of firearms detected at Virginia airports in 2019  with Lisa Farbstein, Spokesperson, Office of Public Affairs…

Wednesday, January 15, 202001/15/2020

The Looking Glass Opens at Ix Art Park

Ix Art Park executive director Susan Krischel speaks with Les Sinclair about the new immersive art space, The Looking Glass,…

Wednesday, January 15, 202001/15/2020

Virginia passes E.R.A.

Prof. Bob Roberts, Political Science Professor at James Madison University, offers an analysis of the E.R.A. passing through the Virginia…

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