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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.

Tuesday, September 19, 202309/19/2023

Charlottesville City Councilor Michael Payne | CRN

City Councilor Michael Payne discusses a proposed garden in Washington Park, CRHA’s sustainability plan, and concerns about homelessness in the…

Tuesday, September 19, 202309/19/2023

A Report from Burning Man with Charlotte Tisdale | CRN

Charlottesville native Charlotte Tisdale explains why she’s attended the Burning Man festival in Nevada for the past 15 years, and…

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

Future Public Housing Sites and More with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Infocville.com founder Sean Tubbs talks about the future of public housing sites, a potential new garden in Washington Park, and…

Monday, September 18, 202309/18/2023

New Department of Corrections Oversight with Shawn Weneta | CRN

Shawn Weneta, policy strategist for ACLU of Virginia, discusses the creation of an ombudsman’s office to provide oversight to VADOC…

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Millennial Homeownership with Quinton Beckham | CRN

Quinton Beckham, principal broker for KW Alliance, talks with WINA’s Adam Hawes about millennials becoming homeowners, potential barriers they feel…

Thursday, September 14, 202309/14/2023

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania | CRN

Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney Joe Platania gives an update on his office’s approach to gun violence, shares his experiences working with…

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

Nelson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford | CRN

Nelson county Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel Rutherford shares his recent experiences serving as a JAG officer overseas and discusses the major…

Wednesday, September 13, 202309/13/2023

The Cville Sabroso Festival with Estela Knott and Andrea Jacobs | CRN

Cville Sabroso Festival co-founder Estela Knott and festival coordinator Andrea Jacobs share the details of the September 16 event that…

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Ukraine’s Digital Sovereignty with Siva Vaidhyanathan | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan shares his recent experience in Australia conducting research on Ukraine’s digital sovereignty.

Tuesday, September 12, 202309/12/2023

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley | CRN

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley discusses criminal justice issues including ongoing efforts to keep people out of jail, a…

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