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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.

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Developers v. Zoning with Quinton Beckham | CRN

Quinton Beckham, principal broker for KW Alliance, discusses the new zoning ordinance and why it may mean developers won’t pursue…

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

Trading Spaces with Jay James | CRN

WINA Morning News host Jay James discusses tonight’s Community Town Hall with CPD Chief MIchael Kochis and a judge’s ruling…

Thursday, February 15, 202402/15/2024

A New Space for Vision BBQ with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29’s Simon Davidson gives the back story on Vision BBQ, which recently expanded into the space formerly occupied by Siren…

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

Attorney Jeff Fogel on Racial Profiling by Police | CRN

WINA News Director Jay Hart speaks with attorney Jeff Fogel about a federal judge’s ruling on a case alleging racial…

Wednesday, February 14, 202402/14/2024

C-Ville Country’s New Afternoon Host Tom Morgan | CRN

Local radio celeb Tom Morgan discusses his debut as the afternoon host of 92.7 C-Ville Country’s new show, Morgan and…

Tuesday, February 13, 202402/13/2024

The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence with Siva Vaidhyanathan | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan discusses how AI is impacting elections around the world and how it’s affecting everyday…

Monday, February 12, 202402/12/2024

Sean Tubbs of InfoCville | CRN

Infocville.com journalist Sean Tubbs discusses equity in economic development in the city, imminent traffic construction on Hydraulic Road and a…

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week with Dori Zook

WINA’s Dori Zook rounds up the top 5 soundbites of the week. https://soundcloud.com/1070wina/top-5-soundbites-of-the-week-with-dori-zook?si=9f99928642004b5d98c8bf80928af88b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing    

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

Ice Cream and Valentine’s Day with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29’s Simon Davidson talks up the wonder of Sugar Bear ice cream and shares a special Five Finds on Friday…

Friday, February 9, 202402/09/2024

What to Expect from Super Bowl Ads with Kim Whitler | CRN

WINA News Director Jay Hart speaks with UVA Darden School Assistant Professor Kim Whitler about what to expect in Sunday’s…

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

18 hours ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

18 hours ago in Sports

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

18 hours ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.