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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, August 21, 201808/21/2018

KKK leader sentenced to four years for discharging gun Aug. 12, 2017 | WINA’s Dori Zook

WINA’s Dori Zook details the sentencing of Richard Preston, from Maryland. Preston, a self proclaimed KKK leader, was sentenced to eight years in prison with four years suspended for discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of The Park School.

Tuesday, August 21, 201808/21/2018

Community Emergency Response Team training | Allison Farole

Allison Farole, Emergency Management Coordinator for Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle, talks with Les Sinclair about the Community Emergency Response Team training (CERT) training.

Tuesday, August 21, 201808/21/2018

Region Ten 101 – What you need to know | Lisa Beitz

Lisa Beitz, executive director of Region Ten, discusses the organization and her expectations during her tenure.

Monday, August 20, 201808/20/2018

CASPCA had a great event | Lindsey Huffman

Lindsey Huffman, program manager of Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA talks with Les Sinclair about the clear the shelter adoption event.

Friday, August 17, 201808/17/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–8-17-18

Friday, August 17, 201808/17/2018

Elegance in Bridal Show | Khaliyah Barakhyahu

Khaliyah Barakhyahu with Elegance in Bridal Show talks with Les Sinclair about the event on Sunday, August 19.

Friday, August 17, 201808/17/2018

The After Charlottesville Project. | Mike Signer

The Anti-Defamation League is launching a nationwide initiative called Communities Overcoming Extremism: The After Charlottesville Project. City Councilor, Mike Signer discusses it with WINA.

Thursday, August 16, 201808/16/2018

Back-To-School Vaccine Clinics at TJHD | Kathryn Goodman

Kathryn Goodman, Public Information Officer at Thomas Jefferson Health District, explains the importance of kids getting vaccines, with Les Sinclair.

Tuesday, August 14, 201808/14/2018

Google Keeps Tracking You | Larry Magid

If you use Google apps, the company may be tracking you even when you tell it to stop or think you have. CBS News Technology Analyst Larry Magid talks with Les Sinclair about what that means for your privacy.

Tuesday, August 14, 201808/14/2018

Insurance Tips for Students | Robert Gibb

Robert Gibb, Rockingham Insurance Agent, discusses what you need to know when sending your child off to college, from an insurance perspective.

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