WINA Morning News

The President and CEO of the Free Enterprise Forum, who is one of the "Smart Guys" in terms of civic engagement in our community discussed a major land purchase in Nelson County geared at economic development, building inspection issues in the Charlottesville government and recent collaborative trip to Chapel Hill NC as a part of the Chamber of Commerce and the ongoing "growth" conversation in Alb...

Morning News takes a look at a high-profile case of a college quarterback with a gambling addiction and whether or not he is getting the help and support he needs, even though he's getting what he wants.

Charlottesville's City Manager provided an update on the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the plans for the low barrier shelter including the potential for the city to staff it, conversations with the business community, the relationship with UVA and Albemarle County and more.

The Senior Minister of University Baptist Church discussed being open to extending services to the unhoused year-round at their building, interpreting world events, looking for the good and misconceptions about pastors.

Local economist Dave Shreve discussed data centers and whether they are necessary as well as the government's role in housing affordability and much more.

Sergeant Turner Lowery is with the Special Investigations Division of the Albemarle County Police Department, and he discussed recommendations for personal cyber and internet security and more.

The Executive Director of City of Promise, and WINA Early Childhood Education Analyst Price Thomas discussed preventing summer learning loss, the possibility of year-round school, barriers to achievement and more.

The Whitehall District Supervisor in Albemarle discussed the prioritization of transportation projects as well as their quarterly meeting with the school board and more.

The Good News Czar provided news on opportunities to get out and explore central Virginia as well as local events that give residents an opportunity to pursue fitness and support nonprofits. 

UVA Economics Professor and WINA Chief Economist Ed Burton provided advice on the stock market and provided a projection on the economy for the remainder of 2026 as well as analysis on the labor market and gas prices.

The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce reflected on her first year in office and discussed the current state of the local business community, the state of the chamber annual luncheon and more.

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere talked about the programming they have to support those who want to explore writing, becoming an author and self-publishing.

The Director of Communications for Albemarle County discussed the top transportation projects and the need to fund them, the next board to board meeting between the school board and the Board of Supervisors and more.

Dr. Rebekah Compton is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and Chief Operating Officer of UVA Physicians Group, and she discussed UVA Health’s new Virtual Primary Care On Demand service offering.

Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discussed the public comments and varying perspectives regarding the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the potential for opening the low barrier shelter, city investment in community organizations and the potential of raising water rates and the rationale behind it.

Charlottesville's Deputy Fire Chief Will Brocious discussed the emergency response training and responsibilities of the fire service and more.

Charlottesville's Police Chief discussed the response to a shooting on Cherry Avenue and provided some details on the investigation and the status of the victim, who is expected to make a full recovery.

Todd Archer, one of the Automotive Pros at Bob's Wheel Alignment helps you deal with the challenges of vehicle maintenance and high gas prices with the automotive tip of the week.

The CEO of the Piedmont Family YMCA discusses their myriad of programs to serve kids and families through education, fitness and much more.

WINA Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy joined the show to discuss the SRO debate in Charlottesville City Schools, the role of federal law enforcement in collaboration with state officials and a new case before the US Supreme Court regarding redistricting.

The Jack Jouette representative of the Albemarle County School Board discussed the new principal hire at Greer elementary school, improving the performance at a title one school, the one cent sales tax referendum for school construction, an achievement gap advisory committee and much more.

The Executive Director of Cav Futures Marketing Inc. an NIL Collective that works with UVA Athletes breaks down the current state of NIL, including the revenue cap, the process of marketing contracts, legal protections for institutions and athletes and more.

Charlottesville's top prosecutor discusses a recent human trafficking case and the relationship between state officials and federal law enforcement, the newly hired SROs for city schools, and the relationship outreach efforts of law enforcement to the unhoused and much more.

WINA Chief Education Analyst and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, Lee Elberson, along with Scott Williams, the founder of Camp4Real, discuss the balance of preventing learning loss while also supporting decompressing and physical activity for kids during the summer.

The Program Supervisor for Community Attention Foster Families discusses the need for foster families in our community, the training process, learning how "to love and let go" as a foster parent and much more.