WINA Morning News

The Volunteer and Food Drive Manager for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Livia Marrs discussed the importance of Hunger Action Month (September) and its importance in creating awareness and support for Nutrition Insecurity in the region.

The Founder and Executive Director of the Mitchell Hash Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide awareness and prevention discussed the upcoming "Seas the Day" event being held on Sunday September 20th at Walnut Creek Park to support the mental health of veterans and their families.  There will be food, music and fun along with fifty veteran support service organizations represented as well.

Dr. Nicole Fowler is a head and neck surgeon with the UVA Health System, and she discussed advancements in research and treatments for Thyroid cancer during Thyroid cancer awareness month.

Festival Director Andrea Jacobs, and Publicity Lead Dani Sanchez, of the Cville Sabroso Festival discussed the 14th annual hispanic heritage celebration event being held at the Ting Pavillion on Saturday September 19th.

Former Federal Prosecutor and General Counsel at UVA, Tim Heaphy, analyzes how a college conference is suing one of its member institutions over the eligibility of two players who spent time in NFL training camps.

The Former House Minority Leader in the Virginia General Assembly discussed all things Data Centers, including how Virginia leads the nation in the number of Data Centers and how the Commonwealth traffics 80% of the world's internet traffic.

WINA's Chief Real Estate Analyst Michael Guthrie discusses 7% mortgage interest rates, and how development around the University of Virginia is affecting the local housing market, the situation around homelessness and more.

Captain Miller of the Albemarle County Police Department discussed the importance of Mental Health for law enforcement officers as well as the community at large and more.

Charlottesville City Councilor Jen Fleisher discussed the cleanup of the Free Bridge and East High homeless encampments, the cost of the cleanup, public access to the Rivanna Trail, the overall picture of homelessness in the community and more.

The Vice Chair of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors joined the program to discuss the dynamics around phase II of the Southwood redevelopment project, including avoiding displacement, tax rebates and more.  He also discussed the new fee-based system for MicroTransit in the County.

WINA Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton discussed the resilience of the U.S. economy amidst the challenges with the Iran war, beef import tariffs and then removal as well as rising mortgage rates and health care costs.

The Editor-N-Chief of Cville Right Now, previewed stories involving mental health and a former Virginia Basketball assistant and also discussed the big topics surrounding the clearing of the homeless encampment at Free Bridge.

The Spokesperson for Albemarle County Government, Abbey Stumpf, discussed the dynamics around tax rebates for the Southwood Development Phase II agreement with Habitat for Humanity, the dynamics around unpaved roads, moving the MicroTransit service to a fee-based system, and more.

The Executive Director of Central Arizona Shelter Services provided the media with a tour of the low barrier shelter on Holiday Drive, and Jay Hart talked with him about what the facility will offer.

Charlottesville City Councilor Jen Fleisher talked with Jay Hart of WINA News to discuss the clearing of the Free Bridge Encampment and more.

The Executive Director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce discussed an important business forum for employers being held at PVCC on September 10th, which will feature strategies to build a better workforce and how to incorporate technology to support small businesses.

WINA Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy discussed the complexities around legal decisions affecting eligibility in college football and much more.

Charlottesville Fire Marshall Joe Phillips discussed the clearing of the Free Bridge encampment, the ongoing engagement with the residents, as well as responding to drug overdoses and commemorations of 9-11 and more.

55th District Delegate Amy Laufer discussed the dynamics around the pending acquisition of Dominion Energy by Florida based NextEra Energy.

Owner of the Good Feet Store, Jonathan Cotten, and former UVA Football player Perris Jones, discussed Perris's book 'From Ashes to Endzone' which describes how he overcame a lot of adversity including a career ending injury and how he is now pursuing a doctorate and positively impacting the lives of others. He and Jonathan also shared about their close relationship and how it led not only to the initiative to write the book but how they are both learning from each other.

The Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Charlottesville discussed the apprehension of violent suspects surrendering without incident, the clearing of the Freebridge encampment, SRO's and more.

WINA's Chief Education Analyst discussed the nearly $18 Billion dollar settlement agreement involving Instagram and Facebook, the new protections for minors and how the settlement compares to the tobacco and opioid settlements of the past.

Dr. Chhabra is back with the latest 'Real Conversations in Athletics' Podcast where he discusses pro players attempting to return to college football, the new guardian cap head protection for college football players, the matchup with NC State and more.

WINA Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton discussed the tariffs going on between the United States and Canada and how he thinks it will affect the U.S. economy as well as the proposed NextEra acquisition of Dominion Energy and more.

WINA Healthy Aging Expert and Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere Melanie Benjamin discussed programming they offer to help older adults address the uncomfortable topic of estate planning and establishing a will.

The Editor-N-Chief of Cville Right Now Mike Barber, poses the relevant questions about the low barrier shelter regarding security, operation, whether camping is allowed and more to Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders.

The Events and Fundraising Manager of the CASPCA discussed the mission of the organization, a number of services that most people may not be aware of and the big FREE adoption event happening on October 4th.

The Marketing Manager for the UVA Bookstore discussed all of the gear and apparel offerings available to help you get ready for the big game at Scott Stadium on Saturday as well as the role the bookstore plays in supporting academic programs at the University as a nonprofit and more.

The Director of Programs for Camp Holiday Trails discussed the mission of the nonprofit, upcoming programs for children and their families, the medical care that is available, volunteer opportunities for those interested in pediatric medicine and much more.

Colonel Sean Reeves sat down with WINA News Director Jay Hart to discuss accomplishments in his tenure including the creation of a multidisciplinary mental health response team, collaborations with other chiefs as well as his preference for a successor and more.

Albemarle's Economic Development Director Emily Kilroy discussed regional collaboration between UVA, Charlottesville and Albemarle as well as how energy infrastructure and housing are important topics in the recruitment, filling empty shopping centers and more.

WINA Chief Economic Analyst Ed Burton discussed the implications of a $40 Trillion Dollar United States national debt, the cost of health care and he shared his forecast for the rest of the year.

City Police Chief Michael Kochis discussed the plan for the clearing of the Free Bridge homeless encampment, the apprehension of a violent suspect and more.

The Jack Jouette District Supervisor in Albemarle discussed the Albemarle Rental Housing Incentive Program and whether it is being effective or utilized as it should, housing affordability in general, expectations for a new police chief and more.

The Spokesperson for Albemarle County discussed the process of hiring a new police chief, a report card on the strategic plan, rental assistance programming and more.

WINA Healthy Aging expert and Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed the increasing dangers of scams that utilize artificial intelligence and social media.

WINA Healthy Aging expert and Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed the increasing dangers of scams that utilize artificial intelligence and social media.

The Editor and Chief of Cville Right Now discussed the letter sent by the Albemarle County School Board to Albemarle Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Hingeley in response to public comments made by a member of his staff.

Charlottesville's Mayor discussed the city appropriating $3 million dollars to the Salvation Army for homeless services, the state of the low barrier shelter and efforts to clear the Free Bridge encampment as well as plans for the $4 million dollars left over from the state and how the city plans to use it.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discussed the potential of a college athlete returning from an ACL injury nine months later, given that UVA Linebacker Kam Robinson is trying to overcome those circumstances. (Dr. Chhabra could not comment specifically on Robinson because his department cares for the athlete.) He also discussed the history of Tommy John surgery following the passing of the former pitcher who the procedure is named after, as well as what age is too young for the surgery, UVA Football expectations, NIL, the dominance of Virginia Swimming and more.

The Executive Director of the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program and the owner of Mack Morris Heating and Air discussed their collaboration to serve those in our community who cannot afford heating and air repairs in their homes and the rewarding feeling they get from helping community members with these projects.

Suzanne Herndon with Albemarle County Fire Rescue discussed the annual "Stair Climb" event happening on September 12th at the John Paul Jones Arena in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.

Charlottesville HS Graduate, and current member of the Cal Berkley Football video services team, Maggie Heaphy was joined by her dad, WINA Chief Legal Analyst and former Federal Prosecutor Tim Heaphy to discuss the dynamics of college players getting paid, Judges getting involved in the process, concerns over the protection of the athletes and more.

In the latest episode of the Advance Pain Management of Virginia Podcast, Dr. Scott Wagner talks about the benefits of stem cell treatments in joint therapy to help patients stay out of chronic pain and actually see healing of the inflammation of their joints.  He also discussed the cutting-edge technology and benefits of the new standing and weight bearing MRI machine and the advantages it presents for patients.

WINA Early Childhood Education Analyst Price Thomas takes on the discussion of parental accountability, student behaviors, access barriers to educational outcomes and much more.

State Senator Creigh Deeds discussed the pending Dominion Energy merger, the relationship with Governor Spanberger, funding for homelessness in Charlottesville and more.

WINA Chief Real Estate Analyst Michael Guthrie breaks down the numbers from the CAAR second quarter market report, including whether or not the numbers indicate the market is getting healthier now that interest rates have changed again.  He also discussed the complexity of simply "building more housing" and whether that would reduce prices.

WINA Chief Economist Ed Burton discusses inflation in America, given the latest Consumer Price Index data, the correlation or lack thereof of the stock market performance to the overall economy and how to stop things from costing us more overall.

The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere and WINA Healthy Aging Expert Melanie Benjamin discussed the importance of older adults continuing their education and developing a "personal curriculum" of learning around their interests as a mechanism of healthy aging and more.