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Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Wednesday, April 12, 202304/12/2023

Raymond Avenue Project Helps Autistic Adults Achieve Independent Living | CRN

Andrew and Barb Baxter discuss the Raymond Avenue Project, an effort they’ve undertaken to help their adult son with autism…

Tuesday, April 11, 202304/11/2023

Relative of Burnley-Moran Elementary Namesake Speaks Out on Renaming Schools | CRN

Charlottesville native Chuck Moran shares his concerns over the process of renaming city schools. Among the schools is Burnley-Moran Elementary,…

Tuesday, April 11, 202304/11/2023

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley on Seeking Re-election | CRN

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley discusses his decision to seek reelection, alternatives to incarceration and the spike in gun…

Monday, April 10, 202304/10/2023

Mother of Six-Year-Old Indicted | CRN

WINA legal analyst Scott Goodman discusses the indictment of the mother of a six-year-old accused of shooting his teacher in…

Monday, April 10, 202304/10/2023

Opposition to Gov. Youngkin’s Policy for Voting Rights | CRN

Shawn Weneta, policy strategist for ACLU of Virginia, discusses opposition to Gov. Youngkin’s discretionary policy for restoration of voting rights.

Monday, April 10, 202304/10/2023

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs of infocville.com discusses  a rezoning request on JPA, the growing Charlottesville budget, and mass resignations in the Buckingham…

Thursday, April 6, 202304/06/2023

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews | CRN

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews  talks about the unanimous approval of a massive solar project.

Thursday, April 6, 202304/06/2023

Trading Spaces: Jay & Courteney on why the local courts should work with the Bridge Ministry | CRN

WINA Morning News host Jay James discusses why the local courts aren’t sending more young men to the Bridge Ministry.

Thursday, April 6, 202304/06/2023

Quinton Beckham on CRHA’s Planned Purchase of Affordable Housing Units | CRN

Quinton Beckham, principal broker for KW Alliance, discusses CRHA’s planned purchase of 74 affordable housing units and trouble brewing in…

Wednesday, April 5, 202304/05/2023

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan talks about the latest episodes of the Democracy in Danger podcast, controversy in Israel…

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