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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, August 6, 201808/06/2018

What you need to know about Charlottesville this weekend | Brian Wheeler

Charlottesville Communications Director, Brian Wheeler, joins Les Sinclair with what you need to know about this weekend’s activities in the city of Charlottesville. More info at www.Charlottesville.org.

Friday, August 3, 201808/03/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–8/3/18

Friday, August 3, 201808/03/2018

How Traumatic Events Like August 12th Effect Kids | Shannon Noe

Shannon Noe, the Program Manager for Youth Counseling for Ready Kids has a conversation with Les Sinclair about how parents can help your child cope with traumatic events like August 12th.

Friday, August 3, 201808/03/2018

TODAY IN U.S. HISTORY-August 3rd: this day in 1865 | Rick Britton

On this day in 1865 the captain of the C.S.S. Shenandoah, a Confederate commerce raider, first learned that the Civil War had ended several months earlier. Historian Rick Britton details the events with Les Sinclair on WINA.

Thursday, August 2, 201808/02/2018

Senator Kaine on new legislation

Senator Kaine discussed his new legislation to address teacher and principal shortages, a bill he cosponsored this week to block the publication of 3D-printed gun blueprints, and the annual defense bill that just passed the Senate.

Thursday, August 2, 201808/02/2018

AccuWeather’s John Ferrick on Damaging Winds

AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist John Ferrick joins Les Sinclair to discuss the weather situation in our area. He also parses out the high wind damage we had at Monticello High School (Straight Line Winds or Tornado) .

Thursday, August 2, 201808/02/2018

How the Wet Weather Has Impacted Area Travel | VDOT’s Lou Hatter

VDOT’s Lou Hatter discusses, with Les Sinclair, how the ongoing wet weather is impacting the roads in our area.

Thursday, August 2, 201808/02/2018

On UVA’s MILLER CENTER APPOINTMENT OF MARC SHORT AS A SENIOR FELLOW | William Antholis

William J. Antholis, Director & CEO of The University of Virginia’ s Miller Center, talks with Les Sinclair about the controversy surrounding the appointment of former Trump staffer, Marc Short, as a Senior Fellow at the organization.

Wednesday, August 1, 201808/01/2018

Charlottesville Night Out | Mindy Goodall & Sgt Bobby Haney

The Charlottesville Police Department will host its 2nd Annual Charlottesville Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, 5:30-8:30pm at the IX Art Park. Mindy Goodall (Executive Director of Charlottesville Police Foundation ) and Sgt Bobby Haney (Charlottesville Police Department) join Les Sinclair with what you can expect at the event.

Wednesday, August 1, 201808/01/2018

Police Update for Albemarle Supervisor for Aug 12 Anniversary | Chief Ron Lantz

WINA’s Dori Zook spoke with Albemarle County Police Chief Ron Lanz about his briefing to the Albemarle County Supervisors on preparations for the Aug 12 anniversary.

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