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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, November 19, 201811/19/2018

Small Business Saturday in Virginia | NFIB State Director

NFIB State Director Nicole Riley talks with Les Sinclair about the importance of Small Business Saturday, this weekend’s event that focuses on small, independent businesses.

Monday, November 19, 201811/19/2018

ACPS Budget Survey Results | Dr. Patrick McLaughlin

Dr. Patrick McLaughlin, Chief of Strategic Planning
Albemarle County Public Schools, discuss the results of the ACPS budget survey.

Friday, November 16, 201811/16/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–11/16/18

Friday, November 16, 201811/16/2018

Tips for travelling with your dog | Emily Gordon

Emily Gordon, owner of Autumn Trails Veterinary Center provides tips for travelling with your dog this holiday (or any day).…

Friday, November 16, 201811/16/2018

Food Safety During Power Outages | Eric Meyers

Eric Myers is TJHD’s Environmental Health Supervisor for all food services talks with Les Sinclair about food safety around power…

Thursday, November 15, 201811/15/2018

Perrone Robotics Autonomous Vehicle Coming to Crozet | Paul Perrone

CEO/Founder of Perrone Robotics, Paul Perrone, joins Les Sinclair to discuss their partnership with JAUNT and Albemarle County to have…

Wednesday, November 14, 201811/14/2018

The United Nations of Comedy Tour returns to The Paramount Theater | Ty Cooper

Founder of the United Nations of Comedy Tour, Ty Cooper, joins Les Sinclair to promote the Saturday 11/17/18, 8PM show…

Wednesday, November 14, 201811/14/2018

Is VDOT Prepared for the Winter Weather | Lou Hatter

VDOT’s Lou Hatter discusses, with Les Sinclair, the impending wintery mix of weather and how VDOT will deal with the…

Wednesday, November 14, 201811/14/2018

Holiday Food Drive to kick off at Kroger Nov 17 | Abena Foreman-Trice

Abena Foreman-Trice, with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, talks with Les Sinclair about the kick-off of the Kroger Hol.iday Food Drive, this Saturday, November 17 from 10am to 12noon at the Barracks Road Location. To give a gift or for more info go to www.BRAFB.org.

Wednesday, November 14, 201811/14/2018

North Korea, New Threat or Same? | Todd Sechser

University of Virginia’s expert on nuclear weapons and national security Todd Sechser discusses the North Korea situation with Les Sinclair…

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