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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.

Friday, September 20, 201909/20/2019

Albemarle School Board Update.

Les Sinclair speaks with Jonno Alcaro, Albemarle County School Board, who gives us an update on the increased options to…

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Monticello’s Heritage Harvest Festival | Peggy Cornett

Les Sinclair discusses the Heritage Harvest Festival with Monticello’s Historic Gardener and Curator of Plants Peggy Cornett. More info at https://www.heritageharvestfestival.com/…

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Dominion Energy Proposing Largest Offshore Wind Development in the Country  

Les Sinclair asks Audrey Cannon of Dominion Energy about the proposal to develop the largest offshore wind development in the country…

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Fed Lowers Interest Rates | Bankrate.com’s Greg McBride

Bankrate.com’s Greg McBride talks with Les Sinclair about the decision to lower interest rates.

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Statues Vandalised After Court Ruling

Les Sinclair speaks with Charles “Buddy” Weber, a plaintiff in the case against the City of Charlottesville regarding the removal of the Lee and Jackson statues.

Thursday, September 19, 201909/19/2019

Beck Cohen & AHIP – Not 1, But 3 Recipients For New Lennox HVAC units.

Les Sinclair talks about Lennox “Feel the Love” Campaign.

Tuesday, September 17, 201909/17/2019

What Does Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Filing Mean

Les Sinclair speaks about the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy with Professor Steven Walt at the University of Virginia School of Law.…

Tuesday, September 17, 201909/17/2019

How Will Gas Prices Be Impacted After Attacks on Oil Facilities in Saudi Arabia?

Les Sinclair, of WINA, speaks with Tammy Arnette, Senior Public Affairs Specialist with AAA Mid-Atlantic talks about possible price spikes…

Monday, September 16, 201909/16/2019

Veterans Day Student Essay Contest | Morgan Guyer

Les Sinclair discusses with Morgan Guyer, the Assistant Education Director at the Virginia War Memorial. They’re seeking entries for its…

Thursday, September 12, 201909/12/2019

How the Weather is Impacting Virginia Farmers

WINA spoke with Robert Harper of the Farm Bureau about the impact of the weather on Virginia’s agriculture.

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