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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, June 22, 201606/22/2016

Ben & Jerry’s Blood Drive

Terry Atwater, of Virginia Blood Services, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the Give a Pint, Get a Pint blood drive at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Scoop Shop at Barracks Road Shopping Center on Thursday, June 23rd, 2pm-6pm

Wednesday, June 22, 201606/22/2016

Drone Regulations Explained

Darren Goodbar, UAS instructor and Director of Aerial Services for Draper Aden Assoc. talks with Les Sinclair about the latest in drone regulations and the education that’s offered at PVCC.

Wednesday, June 22, 201606/22/2016

Starr Hill Brewery IPA JAMBEEREE

Brewmaster, Robbie O’Cain, join’s Les Sinclair to discuss the event at Starr Hill Brewery, IPA JamBEERee Celebrating Crafting, Great Times, India Pale Ales, and Music in Virginia. He also discusses the shortage of hops for craft beers.

Monday, June 20, 201606/20/2016

June 21 is ASK Day

Albemarle County Police Department’s Crime Prevention Specialist, Andrew Gluba, talks with Les Sinclair about how area police are going one step further with National Ask Day, by giving away gun locks.

Monday, June 20, 201606/20/2016

Business Unusual: Coronal Development Services

Danny Van Clief, President of Coronal Development Services, talks with Les Sinclair about this solar photovoltaic company that’s based right here in Charlottesville.

Friday, June 17, 201606/17/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 06/17/2016.

Friday, June 17, 201606/17/2016

A Virginia Senator sends FOIA request for all communication between the Governor’s Office and the Clinton Campaign.

Senator Bryce Reeves, talks with Les Sinclair, about his reasoning for submitting a FOIA request for all communication between the Governor’s Office and the Clinton Campaign regarding the restoration of voting rights for felons.

Friday, June 17, 201606/17/2016

It’s Peach Season!!!

Cynthia Chiles of Carter Mountain Orchard and Chiles Peach Orchard talks about peaches and donuts and blueberries and zucchini…and all things that happen at the orchards.

Friday, June 17, 201606/17/2016

Enhanced Traffic Enforcement near Route 29/Rio Road Construction

Jody Lewis, Communications Specialist with Albemarle County talks with Les Sinclair about enhanced traffic enforcement in the vicinity of the Route 29/Rio Road Construction, including Carrsbrook Drive, Huntington Road, Northfield Drive, Old Brook Road, Berkmar Drive, Hillsdale Drive, and Branchlands Drive.

Thursday, June 16, 201606/16/2016

Virginia Vine in Charlottesville June 24 & 25

Virginia’s Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Todd Haymore talks with Les Sinclair about the event Virginia Vine, that benefits The V Foundation.

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