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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, December 17, 201812/17/2018

Virginia War Memorial “Holiday’s on the Homefront” | Jeb Hockman

Jeb Hockman, with Virginia War Memorial, chats with Les Sinclair about “Holiday’s on the Homefront” event Tuesday 12/181/18 5:00-7:00 PM.  …

Friday, December 14, 201812/14/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–12/14/18

Friday, December 14, 201812/14/2018

Libertarian Activities in Charlottesville | James Lark

The Bill of Rights Acclamation is Sat (12/15/18) 11-11:30 on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. James Lark, Secretary, Jefferson Area Libertarians, member of the Libertarian National Committee, and former national chair of the Libertarian Party, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the event and the Libertarian Party. More can be found at: https://www.lp.org/

Friday, December 14, 201812/14/2018

History of 1903 on this day December 14 | Historian Rick Britton

In this segment, historian Rick Britton talks with Les Sinclair about TODAY IN U.S. HISTORY: On this day in 1903—on North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Friday, December 14, 201812/14/2018

Stronger Evidence for Climate Change from UVA | Scott Doney

UVA’s Environmental scientist Scott Doney talks with Les Sinclair about this compelling climate change study

Thursday, December 13, 201812/13/2018

Sen Tim Kaine.

Sen. Tim Kaine speaks on recent legislation that’s passed in the Senate and moves on for the President to sign.

Thursday, December 13, 201812/13/2018

Albemarle joins CVEC for Broadband Development | Gary Wood

Albemarle County enters into an agreement that provides county members of the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative with broadband internet access over the next five years. Gary Wood, President and CEO for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative discusses it with Les Sinclair.

Thursday, December 13, 201812/13/2018

Hacking Your Smart Home | Kaushal Kafle

Researcher and study author Kaushal Kafle, of the College of William & Mary, talks with Les Sinclair about their discovery of potential vulnerabilities to hack your smart devices in your home, making your home it easier to break into your house.

Wednesday, December 12, 201812/12/2018

The Oratorio Society of Virginia Presents: Christmas at The Paramount | Michael Slon

Michael Slon, Music Director of The Oratorio Society of Virginia talks with Les Sinclair about Christmas at The Paramount. The performances are Saturday, December 15th at 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Tuesday, December 11, 201812/11/2018

James Fields Sentencing Recommendation | WINA’s Dori Zook.

WINA’s Dori Zook details the James Fields sentencing recommendations for the events of August 12, 2017.

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