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

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

25,000 Turkeys Euthanized After Avian Flu Outbreak | CRN

State Veterinarian Charles Broaddus discusses the euthanization of 25,000 turkeys after an outbreak of avian flu at a Rockingham County…

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews

Albemarle County Supervisor Jim Andrews discusses microtransit, improvements to drainage and a new ordinance to help detect and prevent fraud.

Thursday, January 19, 202301/19/2023

Musician John Kelly’s Powerful Song | CRN

Musician John Kelly shares the story behind his new song Three Bright Stars, inspired by the powerful student vigil held…

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

Charlottesville Citizen Shares Concerns on Jail Reno Proposal | CRN

Lisa Draine, Charlottesville’s citizen representative on the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail board, shares her concerns about the proposed $50 million…

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Richard DiCiccio on Legalization | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Richard DiCiccio talks about the stories in the latest issue of the paper from a push to…

Wednesday, January 18, 202301/18/2023

Shawn Weneta of ACLU Virginia | CRN

Shawn Weneta, policy strategist for ACLU of Virginia, discusses the ACLU’s first-ever lobby day at the General Assembly and the…

Tuesday, January 17, 202301/17/2023

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis Sworn In | CRN

WINA’s Dori Zook describes the swearing in of new Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis.

Tuesday, January 17, 202301/17/2023

Cultural Heritage Partners on Preserving African American Burial Grounds | CRN

Attorney Greg Werkheiser shares how his firm, Cultural Heritage Partners, worked on landmark legislation to preserve African American Burial grounds…

Tuesday, January 17, 202301/17/2023

What You Need to Know If You Win a Mega-Jackpot | CRN

Financial advisor Kimberlee Barrett-Johnson, of Arkwise Wealth, explains what you need to know if you happen to win a mega-jackpot.

Monday, January 16, 202301/16/2023

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Infocville.com founder Sean Tubbs discusses possible new voting precincts in the city, a male fertility company coming into Albemarle County…

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Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.