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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, January 31, 201801/31/2018

Dr. Bob Roberts | Trump is “Heavily Nativist”

Dr. Bob Roberts, Political Science Professor at James Madison University, provides analysis of the President’s State of the Nation with…

Wednesday, January 31, 201801/31/2018

Kristen Rabourdin |  Whole Foods Gives $25,000 in Grants

Kristen Rabourdin ,Field Marketing Team Leader for Richmond & Charlottesville, joins  Les Sinclair to discuss the $25,000.00 in grants to local non-profits, in celebration of their 25 years in Charlottesville

Wednesday, January 31, 201801/31/2018

WINA Spot News | Congressional Train Crashes in Crozet

Les Sinclair details the story of the train carrying GOP Congressional members to a retreat when it slammed into a…

Tuesday, January 30, 201801/30/2018

Ed Murphy | Super, Blue Blood moon

Associate Professor, Ed Murphy, from University of Virginia Astronomy Dept., joins Les Sinclair discussing the Super Blue Blood Moon tonight.…

Tuesday, January 30, 201801/30/2018

Nikuyah Walker | City of Charlottesville

Charlottesville Mayor, Nikuyah Walker, joins Les Sinclair, to discuss latest City business and where she hopes to see the City go under the current Council.

Tuesday, January 30, 201801/30/2018

Scott Goodman | Kessler’s change of venue motion

Local attorney and legal expert Scott Goodman, analyses the change of venue motion put forward from the Jason Kessler representatives…

Tuesday, January 30, 201801/30/2018

William Becker | Setting boundaries for the Super Bowl in the workplace

William Becker, is an associate professor in the Department of Management at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business who specializes…

Monday, January 29, 201801/29/2018

Lou Hatter | Rt. 53 Closed Overnight Wednesday

Lou Hatter with VDOT, talks with Les Sinclair about Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway) in Albemarle County will be closed between Route 732 (Milton Road) and Route 795 (James Monroe Parkway) overnight Wednesday, Jan. 31

Monday, January 29, 201801/29/2018

Sheriff “Chip” Harding | Supporting DNA Legislation in Virginia

J.E. “Chip” Harding, Albemarle Sheriff, a leading proponent of DNA enhancement, talks with Les Sinclair about the legislation that went…

Monday, January 29, 201801/29/2018

Hamilton Lombard | Virginia’s Annual Population Growth the Lowest in Nearly a Century

Hamilton Lombard, Research Specialist at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, talks with Les Sinclair about the implications of slow growth in Virginia.

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