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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, May 1, 201905/01/2019

Former City Councilor Bob Fenwick Discusses Charlottesville’s Statues

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with former City Councilor Bob Fenwick about the latest ruling on the “Charlottesville statue’s case”.

Wednesday, May 1, 201905/01/2019

Federal Reserve Holds Steady | Greg McBride

Bankrate.com chief financial analyst Greg McBride, CFA, talks with Les Sinclair about the FEDs decision to hold steady on interest…

Wednesday, May 1, 201905/01/2019

Ruling on Motion in “Statue’s” Case | Charles Weber

Charles “Buddy” Weber, talks with Les Sinclair about the motion ruling from Judge Richard Moore in Charlottesville Circuit Court asking.…

Tuesday, April 30, 201904/30/2019

Faster, Better Broadband Coming to Rural Homes and Businesses | FCC’s, Mark Wigfield 

WINA’s Les Sinclair discusses with Federal Communication Commission spokesperson Mark Wigfield, about the plan to help speed up the broadband…

Tuesday, April 30, 201904/30/2019

Racism is still a significant problem in Virginia | Rachel Bitecofer

Les Sinclair talks with Rachel Bitecofer, assistant director of Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center, about the survey indicating that racism…

Tuesday, April 30, 201904/30/2019

GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Four County Players 

Les Sinclair talks with “God of Carnage” director, ‘Derby’ Thomas, and stars, Jeff Ward, and Virginia Wawner about the show…

Tuesday, April 30, 201904/30/2019

Kevin G. McDonald named University of Virginia Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Les Sinclair talks with Kevin McDonald, he’s been named Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of…

Monday, April 29, 201904/29/2019

Are They War Memorials? | Scott Goodman

WINA speaks to local attorney and legal expert Scott Goodman about the judgment on the Charlottesville statues finding they are…

Monday, April 29, 201904/29/2019

What to do about your allergies this horendous season | Dr. Erin Klaffky

Les Sinclair talks with Dr. Erin Klaffky, of Allergy Partners, about allergies. How long are the triggers lingering, how to…

Monday, April 29, 201904/29/2019

Walk for SARA | Rebecca Weybright

The Walk for SARA is May 4nd. You can still be involved in this awareness and fundraiser. More at www.WalkForSARA.com

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