WINA Morning News

The Director of the University of Denver's National Academy for Free Expression and Pluralism discussed their mission of elevating free speech and civility in public discourse among the next generation and more.

Charlottesville's Police Chief provided an update on the investigation of an officer involved shooting and new charges brought against the suspect the police encountered during the alleged incident.

The owner of Home Instead and Healthy Aging Expert Jeanne McCusker discussed how to approach the awkward, difficult conversations about caregiving for loved ones and helping them to maintain a level of independence.

The Regional Development Director for Make A Wish of Greater Virginia discussed their mission, the impacts they have on families in Virginia and a special event happening in Crozet on Friday, July 17th.

WINA's Chief Economic Analyst and UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed the potential impact on energy prices with renewed hostilities against Iran, the proposed 1% sales tax increase referendum for school construction, the future of interest rates, data center impact on the Virginia economy and more.

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed an opportunity for the community to support their new contemplative garden space, which is viewed as an outdoor space to support mental health and healthy aging.

The President of the Free Enterprise Forum discussed the proposed 1 % sales tax referendum for school projects, a new roundabout at Hillsdale and Greenbrier, changes to Accessible Dwelling Unit legislation for homeowners, delays in the permitting process in local governments and more.

The Executive Director of the Commonwealth Justice Coalition discussed the upcoming gun violence summit at PVCC being held on Thursday July 16th.

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Natalie Oschirin discussed the next steps in exploring a potential 1 cent sales tax increase for school capital projects referendum as well as where the city is in the process of establishing a low barrier homeless shelter.

Melanie Lucero is running for the Republican Nomination in the 5th Congressional District, and she shared her reasons for running and some of her positions on issues such as the economy and more.

Charlottesville Deputy Fire Chief Will Brocious recapped the weekend which had severe storms, downed trees but also a successful fireworks display at Tonsler Park and also minimal calls for service from heat related or firework related injuries.

Captain Michael Talbert discussed the importance of theft prevention when it comes to vehicles and firearms in vehicles as well as violence prevention among young people and more.

Charlottesville's City Manager discussed the latest developments regarding the homeless encampment at Free Bridge and plans for a low barrier shelter given the heat wave the city is experiencing.  He also clarified funding in the state budget for homeless services as well as the fireworks display being paid for by the Charlottesville Police at Tonsler Park.

Albemarle Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Hingeley discussed the new "Clean Slate Law" which seals certain types of criminal offenses from being part of the public record so that it doesn't prevent those with criminal records from encountering barriers to employment and housing.  The law excludes violent and other types of offenders and there are circumstances when the records can be unsealed.

Charlottesville's Police Chief discussed the arrest of a suspect in a gun crime that had eluded them for over a year, the investigation into the officer involved shooting on Market Street, a fire at the Free Bridge homeless encampment and the security plans for the fourth of July activities this weekend and the Downtown Mall anniversary celebration.

Chris Holstege, a Professor of Emergency Medicine, Toxicology Expert and Director of the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health discussed tick related illnesses, the dangerous effects of substance abuse in extreme heat and more.

WINA Legal Analyst and local attorney Scott Goodman discussed the injunction issued by a Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge regarding Virginia's Assault Weapons ban, the discretion of prosecutors and sheriffs when it comes to the enforcement of the law and a new law that seals previous misdemeanor criminal convictions.

WINA's Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy discussed the legal implications of enforcement of clearing the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, a state trooper charged with threatening an Albemarle resident, the situation in Albemarle County schools and student safety, immigration enforcement and more.

WINA Chief Real Estate Analyst Michael Guthrie reacts to a recent report listing the Charlottesville area as the least affordable in the entire state of Virginia.

Carla Shifflet, owner of Posture Studio Pilates and Physical Therapy in Charlottesville, and the Director of Physical Therapy of the organization, Tara Fontenot discussed how to overcome both acute and chronic injuries through a combination of physical therapy and pilates and much more.

WINA Chief Education Analyst, and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, Lee Elberson examined whether we need to implement year-round school to prevent learning loss and improve student performance in reading and math.

Morning News examined some of the prison reforms implemented by Governor Spanberger's administration and discussed the connection between recidivism (repeat crime), addictive behavior, treatment duration and more.

WINA's Chief Economic Analyst, UVA Professor Ed Burton discussed the rate of price increases in the economy, data centers, energy production and costs, congressional legislation limiting wall street from purchasing homes and more.

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed the importance of strength training to maintain balance as a component of healthy aging and how to get started in that endeavor.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discusses the devastating effects of orthopedic injuries due to fireworks, gambling in college athletics, whether it's better to coach professionally or collegiately these days, the impact of UVA Men's Basketball losing Mike Curtis as their strength coach and more.