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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, August 28, 201908/28/2019

Charlottesville Housing Affordability Program | Todd Divers

Charlottesville Housing Affordability Program (CHAP) City Council’s tax relief program seeks to aid low-income homeowners may apply for grants to…

Wednesday, August 28, 201908/28/2019

Johnson & Johnson Ruling Dissected | Leslie Kendrick

Vice Dean Leslie Kendrick, an expert of torts the UVA School of Law, speaks with Les Sinclair on Newsradio WINA…

Wednesday, August 28, 201908/28/2019

Women’s Four Miler This Saturday | Nicole Brimer

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler is the oldest and largest all-women’s running and walking event and footrace in Virginia. It…

Wednesday, August 28, 201908/28/2019

Albemarle Schools gets Anonymous Alerts | Dr. Nicholas King

Dr. Nicholas King, the division’s Director of Student Services. Albemarle County Public Schools’ new online school safety reporting system, Anonymous…

Tuesday, August 27, 201908/27/2019

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Tracci Running for Re-Election

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Robert Tracci, discusses his bid for re-election. He appears on ‘Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair.”

Tuesday, August 27, 201908/27/2019

Dr. Atkins to Serve on Governor’s Commission on African American History Education

Charlottesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Rosa Atkins will serve on Governor Ralph Northam’s new commission to review Virginia’s African American history…

Monday, August 26, 201908/26/2019

Virginia Film Festival Announcements | Jody Kielbasa

VAFF Director and UVA Vice Provost for the Arts, Jody Kielbasa speaks with Les Sinclair about the upcoming Festival, including…

Friday, August 23, 201908/23/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending– August 23, 2019

Friday, August 23, 201908/23/2019

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…

Friday, August 23, 201908/23/2019

Dominion’s appliance recycling program.

Samantha Moore, Communications Specialist at Dominion Energy joins Les Sinclair on WINA to discuss the launching of Dominion Energy’s appliance…

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