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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, January 19, 201801/19/2018

Michelle Westbay | Broadcasters for Blood Drive is Monday

Michelle Westbay, with Virginia Blood Services, discusses the upcoming (Jan 22) Broadcasters for Blood Drive.

Friday, January 19, 201801/19/2018

Sandy Gillam | Edgar Allen Poe’s Birthday

Alexander G. “Sandy” Gilliam, University History Officer at University of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about the legacy of Edgar…

Thursday, January 18, 201801/18/2018

Jennifer DePinto | CBS POLL on Immigration and Russia

Jennifer DePinto is CBS News’ Deputy Director of Surveys she joins Les Sinclair with the latest poll numbers on Immigration…

Thursday, January 18, 201801/18/2018

Daryl Davis | March on Washington and Charlottesville

Daryl Davis, Musician/Actor/Author/Lecturer/Race Relations Consultant talks about his involvement with March Forward Virginia as they host the Women’s March on Washington 2018: March on the Polls!

Thursday, January 18, 201801/18/2018

Jamie Gellner  |  Weighted Grades in Albemarle County

Jamie Gellner, Director of Program Evaluations, discusses weighted Grades in Albemarle High Schools and what their possible future may be.

Thursday, January 18, 201801/18/2018

Jeffrey H. Reed | The Downside Net Neutrality

Professor Jeff Reed, Willis G. Worcester Professor at Virginia Tech, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the downside of Net Neutrality.

Wednesday, January 17, 201801/17/2018

Jay James | UVA Football Announces 2018 Schedule

WINA Sports Director, Jay James, joins Les Sinclair to dig into the UVA Football Schedule that’s set for this year…

Wednesday, January 17, 201801/17/2018

Mark Herring | VA Suing to Stop Rollback of Net Neutrality Rules

Attorney General, Mark Herring, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the reasoning behind the law suit, from a coalition of 22…

Wednesday, January 17, 201801/17/2018

Rita McClenny | Newly-Launched U.S. Civil Rights Trail Includes Virginia

Rita McClenny, President of the Virginia Tourism Corporation, discusses the addition of Virginia to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail.

Wednesday, January 17, 201801/17/2018

Terry Atwater | Preview Broadcasts for Blood Drive

Virginia Blood Services’ Terry Atwater, previews the Broadcasters for Blood Drive on Jan. 22 at The Double Tree Hotel from 7a-7p. vablood.org

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