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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.

Friday, May 4, 201805/04/2018

License Plate Data IS ‘Personal’ | Claire Gastañaga: ACLU-VA

ACLU-VA’s Claire Gastañaga talks with Les Sinclair about their victory i the Virginia Supreme Court regarding license plate readers.

Thursday, May 3, 201805/03/2018

Charlottesville Native Plays Reggae at Fridays After Five | Mighty Joshua

Charlottesville native, and independent Reggae artist Mighty Joshua talks about his upcoming Fridays After Five performance, and the Didgeridoo, with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” .

Thursday, May 3, 201805/03/2018

1.7 Million Virginians Impacted By Facebook Data Misuse | Attorney General Mark Herring

Attorney General Mark Herring, details his investigation into the reported misuse of Facebook data, and offers advice on what you…

Thursday, May 3, 201805/03/2018

Wine Festival Next Week | MJ Wingate

Glass House Winery, MJ Wingate. Talks with Les Sinclair about The Taste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival beginning next Monday May 7 through Saturday May 12.

Thursday, May 3, 201805/03/2018

The trial and verdict of Alex Ramos | Dori Zook

WINA’s Dori Zook talks with Les Sinclair about the trial of Alex Ramos, charged with malicious wounding of Deandre Harris…

Wednesday, May 2, 201805/02/2018

Albemarle School’s Capital Budget Woes | Kate Acuff

Albemarle County School Board Chair Kate Acuff talks with Les Sinclair about he need for a larger budget for capital…

Wednesday, May 2, 201805/02/2018

Fed Open Market Committee Meeting Concludes, No Hike | Greg McBride

Bankrate.com’s Chief Financial Analyst, Greg McBride, CFA forecasts the FED’s next moves, after leaving interest rates alone, for now.

Wednesday, May 2, 201805/02/2018

The Future of Computing | Kevin Skadron

UVA and computer science professor and chair Kevin Skadron talks with Les Sinclair about the future of computing.

Wednesday, May 2, 201805/02/2018

Legal Analysis of Jacob Goodwin Sentencing | Scott Goodman

Legal expert, Scott Goodman joins Les Sinclair to analyze the Jacob Goodwin sentencing after a guilty verdict of beating Deandre Harris inside the Market St. Parking Garage on August 12.

Tuesday, May 1, 201805/01/2018

Cops 4 Kids Day May 4 | Mindy Goodall

Charlottesville Police Foundation Exec Director Mindy Goodalll talks with Les Sinclair about the Cops 4 Kids Day It’s scheduled for this Friday, May 4th, 4-6pm at the Boys & Girls Club on Cherry Avenue.

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