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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, September 17, 201509/17/2015

Crystal Ball Analysis of the Republican Debate

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics, talks with Les Sinclair about the Republican…

Thursday, September 17, 201509/17/2015

Here’s how the Lions Club helps blind children

Jill Nerby. Director / Founder of Aniridia Foundation International Congenital Eye Disorder Program Manager, UVa Ophthalmology, talks with Les Sinclair…

Wednesday, September 16, 201509/16/2015

VDOT Explains Why Rio Road is Closed Overnight.

VDOT’s Lou Hatter explains why they need to close Rio Road East (Near Rt.29). The Utility work will close a…

Wednesday, September 16, 201509/16/2015

Citizen Fire rescue Academy starts October 1

Gilbert Monroe of Albemarle County Fire rescue explains what the Citizen Fire rescue Academy is all about. For more info:…

Wednesday, September 16, 201509/16/2015

Jessie Matthew is arraigned for the murder of Morgan Harrington

WINA Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair for analysis of Matthew’s arraignment Wednesday for the 2009 death of Morgan Harrington.  Scott…

Wednesday, September 16, 201509/16/2015

Hospitals are facing financial challenges.

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Board of Directors member Mary Mannix (Augusta Health President and CEO) talks with Les…

Wednesday, September 16, 201509/16/2015

Wills for Seniors Program is September 23rd at JABA

Jess Cifizarri, JABA’s Resource Counselor, joins Les sinclair to talk about the latest session of the Wills for Seniors program.…

Tuesday, September 15, 201509/15/2015

A New Approach to Combat Deadly Parasites?

University of Virginia’s Chelsea Marie, Ph.D, talks with Les Sinclair about the breakthrough of manipulating the host’s genes and the implications on future medicine.

Tuesday, September 15, 201509/15/2015

Pepsi 10k Run is Saturday 19th

WINA’s Les Sinclair is joined in studio by Richie, Sara, Josh and Shannon. They invite you to this Saturday’s (9/19) Pepsi 10k & 2 mile walk. It benefits the Special Olympics (area 3)

Tuesday, September 15, 201509/15/2015

Can eating like a caveman make you healthier?

Loren Cordain, the world’s leading expert and founder of the Paleo Diet movement, talks with Les Sinclair about the diet plan.

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