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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.

Friday, September 29, 202309/29/2023

Top 5 Soundbites with Dori Zook | CRN

WINA’s Dori Zook rounds up the top 5 soundbites of the week.

Friday, September 29, 202309/29/2023

The New Hogwaller Brewing Co. with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29.com food writer Simon Davidson talks about his fast-growing affection for the new Hogwaller Brewing Co.

Friday, September 29, 202309/29/2023

Continuing to Discuss Market Street Park with Rob Schilling | CRN

Schilling Show host Rob Schilling discusses the Market Street Park controversy, Chief Michael Kochis’ press conference, and his thoughts on…

Former Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Perspective from Former Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris | CRN

Former Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris reflects on the Occupy Charlottesville movement in light of the current controversy at Market Street…

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Rezoning and More with Neil Williamson | CRN

Free Enterprise Forum President Neil Williamson shares his thoughts on the city’s rezoning process and discusses the Chamber’s recent Eggs…

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

Police and Homelessness in the Charlottesville Community with Jay James | CRN

WINA Morning News host Jay James shares his thoughts on the issues of homelessness and his interview with Police Chief…

Thursday, September 28, 202309/28/2023

The Market Street Park Investigation Press Conference with Dori Zook | CRN

Courteney Stuart and Dori Zook discuss Chief Michael Kochis’ press conference revealing no finding of police misconduct relating to two…

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Previewing the 2023 Virginia Film Festival with Ilya Tovbis | CRN

Virginia Film Festival Senior Programmer Ilya Tovbis discusses this year’s festival line-up featuring films including the Leonard Berstein biopic Maestro,…

Wednesday, September 27, 202309/27/2023

Richard DiCiccio and Catie Ratliff from C-VILLE Weekly | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Richard DiCiccio and reporter Catie Ratliff discuss stories in this week’s issue on topics from uncontested elections…

Tuesday, September 26, 202309/26/2023

Investigating the Faye Tinsley Case with Tony Newberry | CRN

Courteney Stuart discusses the unsolved murder of Pherbia “Faye” Tinsley, who was found shot to death on Prospect Ave. in…

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