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

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Tandem Friends School Presents “26 Pebbles” | Perry Medlin

Perry Medline, Director of “26 Pebbles” speaks with Les Sinclair about the show’s four performances (2/28-3/3) at The Tandem Friends…

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Virginia’s Horton Vineyards Wins 2019 Governor’s Cup® | Annette Boyd

Horton Vineyards’ Gold Medal winning white wine joins 11 other Virginia wines to comprise the 2019 Governor’s Cup®.  Virginia Wine…

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Local Organizations Help an Esmont Family

An Esmont Family Gets New Heater from AHIP, DSS, and Beck Cohen. Robb Buonomo with Beck Cohen with Jennifer Jacobs,…

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Home Energy Challenge | Claire Habel

Charlottesville Climate Collaborative (C3) is hosting a community celebration to culminate a six-month “Game of Homes” or the Home Energy…

Wednesday, February 27, 201902/27/2019

Skate Park & Pedestrian Bridge Opens March 2 | Vic Garber & Matt Moffett

Vic Garber, Charlottesville Parks & Rec, and Matt Moffett, Manager of the Skate Park, talks with Les Sinclair about the opening of both the McIntire Park Pedestrian Bridge and the Cville Skate Park on Saturday, March 2.

Tuesday, February 26, 201902/26/2019

Fourth Circuit Denies Pipeline Crossing of Appalachian Trail | Karl Neddenien

A spokesperson for Dominion Energy, Karl Needenien talks with Les Sinclair about the Fourth Circuits denial for an en banc rehearing regarding the crossing for the Appalachian Train for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Tuesday, February 26, 201902/26/2019

Dems hurt worse if as Independent candidate runs in 2020 | Dr. Rachel Bitecofer.

Dr. Rachel Bitecofer, Asst. Dir. Wason Center for Public Policy outlines their latest survey to Les Sinclair. Democrats would be…

Tuesday, February 26, 201902/26/2019

Is It Flu Round 2? | VDH’s Em Stephens

Em Stephens, VDH Influenza Surveillance Coordinator, talks about the flu in Virginia and our area with Les Sinclair.

Monday, February 25, 201902/25/2019

Discovery in “Killer T Cells” at UVA | Timothy Bullock

Tim Bullock, PhD at UVA Cancer Center, explains the discovery at the University of Virginia School of Medicine regarding a…

Monday, February 25, 201902/25/2019

Why Delegate Toscano Will Not Seek Re-election

Virginia Delegate David Toscano talks with Les Sinclair about his decision to not seek re-election in the 57th District.

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