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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, January 5, 201601/05/2016

Powerball up to $450,000,000.00

Paula Otto, Executive Director of Virginia Lottery talks with Les Sinclair about the Powerball Jackpot, now estimated at $450,000,000.00.

Monday, January 4, 201601/04/2016

Gun Rights Activists react to President Obama, Gov. McAuliffe and A.G. Herrings proposed gun controls.

Philip Van Cleave (President) Virginia Citizens Defense League talks with Les Sinclair about the executive orders being placed for gun…

Monday, January 4, 201601/04/2016

Soup For Seniors

Marta Keane and Peter Thompson talking Soup For Seniors, the MLK Day of Service project that JABA initiated and The…

Monday, January 4, 201601/04/2016

2016 Interest Rate Forecast

Greg McBride CFA, Bankrate.com talks with Les Sinclair about what you can expect for consumer products, mortgages, car loans and…

Monday, January 4, 201601/04/2016

The New Year Begins in Politics

Geoffrey Skelley, Associate Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at University of Virginia Center for Politics talks with Les Sinclair about…

Tuesday, December 29, 201512/29/2015

The Free Enterprise Forum’s Top Ten 2015 Shaking My Head Moments

Neil Williamson, President of the Free Enterprise Forum talks with Les Sinclair about their Top Ten 2015 SMH moments.

Tuesday, December 29, 201512/29/2015

Running Safety

After a local jogger is killed, Mark Lorenzoni, owner of Ragged Mountain Running Shop, gives precautions for runners and drivers for safety.

Tuesday, December 29, 201512/29/2015

Jim McKelvey wants the GOP nomination for the 5th District congressional seat

Jim McKelvey is a residential and commercial real estate developer at Smith Mountain Lake. McKelvey challenged Hurt for the nomination in 2010. He talks with Les Sinclair about his candidacy.

Monday, December 28, 201512/28/2015

Catching up with Jane Dittmar

Jane Dittmar recaps her term as Scottsville Supervisor and Albemarle County Board Chair and talks with Les Sinclair about her…

Monday, December 28, 201512/28/2015

New Year Money Resolutions

Matt Schulz, CreditCards.com’s senior analyst, has great advice for folks to help people succeed with their money goals in 2016.…

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Cristiano Ronaldo announces his international retirement from Portugal

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