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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.

Monday, April 1, 201904/01/2019

Brennan Gilmore’s Chief Council Brianne Gorod spoke with WINA

Federal judge allows defamation suit against Alex Jones to proceed. Brianne Gorod, with Constitutional Accountability Center and lead counsel for…

Friday, March 29, 201903/29/2019

Anna Pitts UVA Children’s Hospital Story

Anna’s mom, Krissy Pitts, joins Les Sinclair to talk about Anna’s Diagnosis, treatment, and current status.

Friday, March 29, 201903/29/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–3/29/19

Friday, March 29, 201903/29/2019

Ray Ray’s Story

Raygan Batten and Grandmother Donna Abshire talk about “Ray Ray’s” diagnoses, treatment and her current status.

Friday, March 29, 201903/29/2019

Cares for Kids Radiothon sponsored by Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Va.

Suzanne Brooks & Amy Jessup join the Cares for Kids Radiothon to talk about the sponsorship of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia.

Thursday, March 28, 201903/28/2019

Second Chances from UVA Children’s Hospital

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with Ashley and Joel about their son’s (Luke Michael) second chance helped along by UVA Children’s…

Wednesday, March 27, 201903/27/2019

Charlottesville Home Show | Chris Grubbs

Les Sinclair, (WINA’s Charlottesville Right Now) speaks with Chris Grubbs about the Charlottesville Home Show that’s happening this weekend at…

Wednesday, March 27, 201903/27/2019

Implications of ACA being tossed out | Guian McKee

Les Sinclair has on Guian McKee, an associate professor at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs about…

Wednesday, March 27, 201903/27/2019

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Women’s Committee Gift | Amanda Fertile

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with Amanda Fertile of The Women’s Committee of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, the group presented a…

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