WINA Morning News

WINA Chief Real Estate Analyst breaks down how to get relief in the cost of your mortgage and much more.

Charlottesville's Police Chief discussed the enforcement strategy of clearing the Free Bridge encampment by September 1st, the community engagement, patrols and response to calls for service at the encampment, investigations into gun violence and more.

Scottsville Supervisor Mike Pruitt discussed the approval by the Board of Supervisors of the 1 percent sales tax referendum in Albemarle going to the ballot, the homeless issue at the Free Bridge encampment in the city, and the authorization of the affordable housing fund for county employees.

WINA Chief Economic Analyst and Professor of Economics at UVA, Dr. Edwin T. Burton breaks down the rising cost of gas due to the ongoing conflict in the middle east, his expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise rates, projections for the economy, how to make housing more affordable and more.

Healthy Aging Expert Melanie Benjamin, the Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere, discussed programs they are offering to enhance social interaction skills and difficult transitions as we age and more.

Deputy County Executive Ann Wall discussed the agenda for the first Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting for the new fiscal year, where they will take up the matter of a proposed 1 percent sales tax referendum, funding for human services, and finalizing the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund for assistance to county employees. 

Charlottesville City Councilor Jen Fleisher discussed the situation at the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the timeline for clearing the area, potential resources for the inhabitants of the camp, her role on the working group addressing the issue and more.

The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce discussed a recent legislative information session with their public policy committee and Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen.  She also spoke on the revitalization of the Leadership Charlottesville initiative the economic development forum in August and the Chamber Business award nominations and more.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discussed the importance of blood donations in orthopedic trauma surgeries, youth participation in tackle football vs. flag football, the NIL clearing house denials of potential opportunities, the pressure it puts on his staff and support staffs as well as predictions for UVA Football and more.

The Senior Minister of University Baptist Church discusses the importance of taking action to put good in the world amidst the different challenges in our community.

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. 

The Executive Director of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA discussed the importance of protecting pets during fireworks, from heat related illnesses and she shared information regarding their innovative pet food pantry.

The Communications Director for the County discussed the protocol for releasing sensitive information to the public, the reason the term 'no further threat to the public' is used in crime related information, the influence of social media and the protocol for FOIA requests from the county.

Marketing and Communications Manager for Tiger Wash and Tiger Solar Emma Bogle, and Operations Director for Tiger Wash Nick Rogers discussed a very special free car wash event happening in Ruckersville on June 24th.

The Executive Director of the Cav Futures foundation talked about the process of how student athletes at UVA are engaging in philanthropy and he highlighted one impactful nonprofit Camp Holiday Trails.

The Community Care Pastor at Portico Church, Desmond Glenn, discussed a major unity event happening on Saturday June 27th at Washington Park called 'Day of Healing'.  Twelve local churches are partnering for the event.

The General Manager of the Ting Pavillion previews the second half of the Fridays After Five season which begins Friday July 3rd, for the 50th anniversary of the downtown mall.

Cville RIght Now Contributor Marshall Lemert discussed his new podcast that is geared at promoting objective political discourse through honest conversations with a plethora of guests from all walks of life.  The podcast is called the Forum.

WINA's Chief Real Estate Analyst, the President Emeritus of Howard Hannah Roy Wheeler Realty, discussed the new housing fund proposal for Albemarle County employees, how to help the middle class in this real estate market and much more.

Charlottesville's police chief discussed the culture of the department and what it took to build it, the use of technology in policing, investigating shots fired calls, the importance of fatherhood and the role faith and family play in policing.

The Chair of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors discussed appropriating funds from the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund for down payment and rental assistance for county employees, how that plays into the competitive compensation market and the need for transportation projects with two new roundabouts scheduled in the urban ring.

UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed the new Federal Reserve Chairman, the impact or lack thereof on the economy when it comes to cutting interest rates, how both democrats and republicans believe government can influence the economy, the difference between raising the salaries of local government employees versus offering them affordability programs and more.

Albemarle County Communications Director Abbey Stumpf discussed the proposed measure to appropriate Albemarle Housing Improvement Fund dollars to county employees and more.

Dr. Scott Wagner, owner of Advanced Pain Management of Virginia in Charlottesville, discussed the importance of patient education, the difference between treating acute injuries and chronic pain, stem cell treatments and how they can impact degenerative back pain, the importance of following a plan to overcome chronic pain and inflammation and much more.

Dr. Randy Ramcharitar is a vascular specialist in the Cardiovascular Medicine Department of the UVA Health System, and he discussed symptoms, treatment and research advancement in vascular disorders and more.