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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.

Tuesday, April 11, 201704/11/2017

2017 CAAR First Quarter Market Report Released

CAAR President Anthony McGhee discusses with Les Sinclair the 2017 CAAR First Quarter Market Report.

Friday, April 7, 201704/07/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

Les Sinclair shares the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 4/7/17.

Friday, April 7, 201704/07/2017

Unexpected Results in the Jobs Numbers Today

Greg McBride CFA, Cheif Financial Analyst with Bankrate.com talks with Les Sinclair about the jobs numbers today and what the implications are of them. More at www.Bankrate.com

Friday, April 7, 201704/07/2017

Virginia Crime Commission Agrees to Study DNA Databank Enhancement

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert N. Tracci joins Les Sinclair to discuss what it means that VCC has agreed to study DNA Databank Enhancement.

Friday, April 7, 201704/07/2017

How might the freeze impact local crops

Dawn Eischen, Senior Public Relations Specialist, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talks with Les Sinclair about the impacts of tonight’s (4/7/17) freeze and what farmers might do to mitigate the damage.

Tuesday, April 4, 201704/04/2017

Free Cone Day

Doug Barrese with Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop , in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, talks with Les Sinclair about Free Cone Day and the Virginia institute of Autism, the beneficiary of the event.

Monday, April 3, 201704/03/2017

Soybeans Up, Corn Down for Virginia Farmers in 2017

Herman Ellison, State Statistician USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, talks with Les Sinclair about Virginia’s farmer’s intentions for crops. What’s up and what’s down and why.

Monday, April 3, 201704/03/2017

April is Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month

Les Sinclair talks with Alice Baij & Leslie Bailey of Hospice of the Piedmont about the Center for Grief & Healing created at Hospice of the Piedmont and the HoP5k coming soon.

Friday, March 31, 201703/31/2017

Anna’s Story

Les Sinclair is joined by Anna, Grace, and Krissy Pitts to talk about Anna’s time at the UVA Children’s Hospital.

Friday, March 31, 201703/31/2017

Troy’s Story

Les Sinclair is joined by Troy Schrank to talk about his family’s experience with the UVA Children’s Hospital.

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