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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, August 20, 201508/20/2015

The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts the winter and more.

Senior Editor Sarah Perreault The Old Farmer’s Almanac talks with Les Sinclair about what’s in the 2016 edition. Almanac.com

Thursday, August 20, 201508/20/2015

Do we need to be connected ALL the time?

UVA psychology professor Timothy Wilson joins Les Sinclair with how we seem to need to be continually connected. His initial…

Thursday, August 20, 201508/20/2015

The latest from Jesse Matthew Hearing

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the latest from the Jesse Mathew hearing. The latest details on shackles, clothing,…

Wednesday, August 19, 201508/19/2015

A New Program Allows Undergrad Minor in Entrepreneurship

David Touve, assistant professor of commerce and director of the Galant Center for Entrepreneurship.talks with WINA-NEWS about the new undergraduate…

Wednesday, August 19, 201508/19/2015

Sen. Warner hosts “Gig Economy” Round-table in Charlottesville

Sen. Mark Warner joins Les Sinclair to detail the happenings at the round-table conversation he hosted today in Charlottesville, on…

Wednesday, August 19, 201508/19/2015

Greene Sheriff’s Office Creates Safe Exchange Zone

Greene County Sheriff, Steven Smith talks with Les Sinclair about this idea of creating a “safe zone” for exchanges, whether…

Wednesday, August 19, 201508/19/2015

You need to save more for retirement.

Bankrate.com’s Greg McBride with Les Sinclair on how we’re not saving enough for retirement.

Wednesday, August 19, 201508/19/2015

Virginia gets an A for Small Biz Friendliness

CRN host, Les Sinclair, talks with Thumbtack Chief Economist, Jon Lieber about why small business owners give Virginia an “A”…

Monday, August 17, 201508/17/2015

Republicans are Happier in Marriage

A new report co-authored by University of Virginia sociologist W. Bradford Wilcox reveals that Republican men and women are more…

Monday, August 17, 201508/17/2015

The General Assembly’s Special Session Dissected.

Geoffrey Skelley, Associate Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics discusses with Les Sinclair the Special Session…

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