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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, March 18, 201903/18/2019

“The Quad Tank” for Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa & Orange Counties | Bryan Rothamel

Les Sinclair talks with Bryan Rothamel, Fluvanna Economic Development Coordinator discusses The Quad Tank pitch contest in Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa…

Monday, March 18, 201903/18/2019

U.S. House Update | Denver Riggleman

Congressman Denver Riggleman talks with Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now with an update on FinCEN Legislation, Terrorism, Social Media…

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–3/15/19

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

Run for Autism 5K | Larry Garretson

Larry Garretson, Director of Communications and Foundation Relations for Virginia Institute of Autism, speaks with Les Sinclair about the Run…

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

Kicking off Albemarle County Climate Action Plan process | Greg Harper

WINA’s Les Sinclair discusses with Greg Harper, Albemarle County’s Chief of Environmental Services, the open house event on March 18…

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

The Sound of Music at WAHS | Caitlin Pitts

Caitlin Pitts, WAHS drama director, talks with Les Sinclair about the performance of The Sound of Music. More info and…

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

Kids in the Kitchen Event | Clay Eure

Clay Eure, JLC President-Elect, discusses the Junior League of Charlottesville’s Kids in the Kitchen event happening this weekend at the…

Friday, March 15, 201903/15/2019

James Madison’s Birthday and Wreath-Laying Ceremony | Price Thomas

Price Thomas, Montpelier Director of Communication, talks with Les Sinclair about James Madison’s Birthday and Wreath-Laying Ceremony for specific program information, visit www.montpelier.org/events.

Thursday, March 14, 201903/14/2019

Taste of MonticelloWine Trail Festival | President George Hodson

George Hodson, Monticello Wine Trail President, joins Les Sinclair to give us the info about the 2019 Taste of MonticelloWine…

Thursday, March 14, 201903/14/2019

Zion Crossroads Water & Sewer Project Begins Construction | Bryan Rothamel

Bryan Rothamel, Fluvanna Economic Development Coordinator discusses the Zion Crossroads Water and Sewer project with WINA’s Les Sinclair. More info…

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