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Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Tuesday, June 25, 201906/25/2019

Albemarle and Charlottesville Hold Town Hall on “School to Prison Pipeline”.

Les Sinclair talks with Albemarle Co. Public School’s assistant superintendent, Dr. Bernard Hairston about the Community Town Hall examining the…

Tuesday, June 25, 201906/25/2019

New Virginia ABC-Related Laws in Effect July 1 | Valerie Hubbard 

WINA’s Les Sinclair spoke with Virginia ABC’s Valerie Hubbard about the laws starting Monday, July 1, that impact the Virginia…

Monday, June 24, 201906/24/2019

Center for Politics Wins and Emmy and Black Voter’s Role in 2020 Election | Kyle Kondik

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about the winning…

Monday, June 24, 201906/24/2019

VHHA Reacts to Presidential Order on Upfront Pricing Disclosure for Hospitals | Julian Walker

Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications of Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association, speaks with Les Sinclair about (VHHA)Virginia Hospital &…

Monday, June 24, 201906/24/2019

Charlottesville Tomorrow Announces Next Steps | Giles Morris

Giles Morris, Executive Director of Charlottesville Tomorrow, joins WINA’s Les Sinclair to discuss why the organization has ended its news…

Friday, June 21, 201906/21/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–6/21/19

Thursday, June 20, 201906/20/2019

Traffic Safety Concerns with Marijuana Decriminalization

Les Sinclair discusses with Robert Tracci (Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney), the lack of laws regarding THC blood levels, intoxication and…

Thursday, June 20, 201906/20/2019

Nelson County’s Norwood-Wingina Rural Historic District Added to Historic List

Les Sinclair talks with Randy Jones of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources about the Virginia Board of Historic Resources…

Thursday, June 20, 201906/20/2019

How to make time away from the office stress-free and enjoyable | Dr. William Becker

Dr. William Becker, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management, speaks with Les Sinclair about how to make…

Wednesday, June 19, 201906/19/2019

Better Business Challenge Awards Night | Terri Kent

Les Sinclair talks with Teri Kent, Program and Communications Director of Charlottesville Climate Collaborative about the Better Business Challenge Awards.…

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