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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.

Wednesday, September 25, 201909/25/2019

Albemarle 275 Anniversary Celebration

Les Sinclair talks with Emily Kilroy,  Director, Communications & Public Engagement for Albemarle County, VA about the 275th Anniversary Celebration,…

Wednesday, September 25, 201909/25/2019

Jim Brickman Brings A Christmas Celebration to Charlottesville

Les Sinclair discusses “Jim Brickman’s A Christmas Celebration” performance, December, 16 at The Paramount Theatre with piano sensation Jim Brickman.…

Tuesday, September 24, 201909/24/2019

TEDx Tuesday on WINA | Samantha Cole

Les Sinclair speaks with Samantha Cole, part of the speaker lineup for the Nov 8th TEDxCharlottesville event.

Tuesday, September 24, 201909/24/2019

In The Pink Tennis Tournament | Anjula Joseph

Anjula Joseph, chairperson of the ITP Committee joins Les Sinclair to discuss the In The Pink Tennis Tournament (September 27th…

Tuesday, September 24, 201909/24/2019

Who’s responsible for repairing damaged Charlottesville statues? | John Whitehead

John Whitehead, of The Rutherford Institute, spoke with WINA News about the responsibility for the care and security of the…

Monday, September 23, 201909/23/2019

Notice to Albemarle County Voters | Jake Washburn

WINA’s Les Sinclair asks Albemarle County Voter Registrar, Jake Washburn, about what you need to know about the upcoming elections…

Monday, September 23, 201909/23/2019

Junior League Grants Deadline is Friday, October 4

Les Sinclair discusses the Junior League of Charlotteville’s 2019 Community Fall Grants applications and deadline with JLC Community VP Anna…

Monday, September 23, 201909/23/2019

Eradicating Hepatitis C in Virginia | Dr. Rebecca Dillingham

Host, Les Sinclair, speaks with Dr. Rebecca Dillingham, in the UVA Division of Infectious Disease and International Health, about the…

Friday, September 20, 201909/20/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–9/20/19

Friday, September 20, 201909/20/2019

FLOW Festival | Deborah McLeod

Les Sinclair discusses the FLOW Festival at Darden Towe Park, on Saturday, Sept 28th, with Deborah McLeod from Chroma Projects…

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