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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.

Thursday, June 27, 201906/27/2019

Durable Sugar “Armor” Discovery at UVA | Edward Egelman

Edward “Ed” H. Egelman is a Harrison Distinguished Chair of biochemistry and molecular genetics at the University of Virginia and…

Thursday, June 27, 201906/27/2019

New Driving Laws going into effect July 1 | Brandy Brubaker

Brandy Brubaker Virginia DMV Public Relations and Media Liaison details some of the new driving and/or traffic laws that go…

Thursday, June 27, 201906/27/2019

Fireworks in McIntire Park ARE ON | Eleanor Hoppe

Eleanor Hoppe, Director of Fun! for the Patriotism in the Park event on July 4th, talks with Les Sinclair about…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

Monticello’s Naturalization Ceremony is July 4 | Linnea Grimm

Linnea Grimm, Hunter J. Smith Director of Education and Visitor Programs at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, talks with Les Sinclair about…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

Info: Ticks and Lyme Disease | David Gaines

Virginia State Entomologist, David Gaines, talks with Les Sinclair about Ticks and Lyme Disease. What it is, how to protect…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

New Procedures for Broadcasters Blood Drive | Bernadette Jay

Bernadette Jay, External Communications Manager for Red Cross, joins Les Sinclair to promote the next Broadcasters for Blood event. It’s…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania says internet threats won’t be tolerated.

An Albemarle teen whose online threat to Charlottesville High closed the district for two days was sentenced to 12 month…

Wednesday, June 26, 201906/26/2019

Opioid Deaths Down, While NARCAN Distribution Is Up | TJHD’s Stephanie Melmer

Thomas Jefferson Health District Opioid Response Outreach Coordinator, Stephanie Melmer, speaks with Les Sinclair about the importance of this service…

Tuesday, June 25, 201906/25/2019

What You Should Know About Facebook’s New Money | Lana Swartz

Lana Swartz joins Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now to discuss Facebook’s planned new money. 

Tuesday, June 25, 201906/25/2019

C3 Home Energy Challenge | Claire Habel

Claire Habel, Residential Program Manager of Charlottesville Climate Collaborative, talks with Les Sinclair about the Home Energy Challenge Community Celebration…

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