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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.

Wednesday, February 14, 201802/14/2018

Jeffery Kraus | Strong Gains for Workforce Credentials

Building a 21st century workforce with help of Community Colleges shows strong gains, and is exceeding expectations for workforce credentialed…

Wednesday, February 14, 201802/14/2018

Dr. Jacob Resch | Females and Concussions

A new comprehensive review by University of Virginia faculty shows female athletes could have an increased risk of suffering sports-related…

Wednesday, February 14, 201802/14/2018

Taylor Tepper | How Much Do you Spend On Maintenance Services

Taylor Tepper, Bankrate.com analyst, discusses how most homeowners user at least one reoccurring provider, spending about $2000 per year on the for the help.

Wednesday, February 14, 201802/14/2018

Olivia Wilson | Virginia’s Best of Food & Beverage

Olivia Wilson, Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services promotions manager, talks with Les Sinclair about how to sample and savor Virginia’s Best at the Food and beverage Expo.

Tuesday, February 13, 201802/13/2018

Jeff Fogel | Redneck Revolt Should Be Removed from Charlottesville Lawsuit

Local Attorney, Jeff Fogel, represents Redneck Revolt and has filed a demurrer, on their behalf, to have the complaint by…

Tuesday, February 13, 201802/13/2018

Molly Yates | Region Ten Opens Neighborhood Family Heath Center.

Molly Yates, Director of Integrated Care for Region Ten, chats with Les Sinclair about the Open House and Wellness Fair…

Tuesday, February 13, 201802/13/2018

Prof. Lou Bloomfield | EarJellies

Lou Bloomfield, Physics Professor at the University of Virginia, is studying borosilicones, and talks with Les Sinclair about the creation and application of EarJellies

Monday, February 12, 201802/12/2018

LARK Quartet | Serenaded For Valentine’s Day

Jack Marshall, Sam Morgan, Scott Seki, and Leo Mallek, make up The LARK Quartet, proceeds of their Valentine’s Day performances go to Jefferson Land Chorus.

Monday, February 12, 201802/12/2018

Claire Guthrie Gastañaga | Groups oppose compromise to the felony larceny threshold.

The changing of the threshold for felony larceny was applauded, but the bipartisan compromise has certain groups showing opposition. ACLU-VA…

Monday, February 12, 201802/12/2018

Suzanne Burch | Low Vision Support Group

Suzanne Burch, facilitator with the Senior Center,  is reviving a Low Vision Support group at the Senior Center and discusses…

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