WINA Morning News

Aqura Nicholson is the President and CEO of All The Plans LLC, and she is a professional money coach who helps women invest and manage their finances well. She discussed her recent appointment as the Chair of the Business Women’s Round Table with the Chamber of Commerce and more.

Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discussed the appropriation of $4 million dollars for comprehensive homelessness services, the timeframe for the operation of the low barrier shelter and more.

5th District Congressional candidate Tom Perriello discussed why he feels performing well in Albemarle and Charlottesville is important to winning the district as well as the priorities of his campaign, reason for running, and more.

The Deputy Fire Chief in Charlottesville discussed the role of the fire department in the safety protocols for the Free Bridge homelessness encampment, community engagement, professional partnerships, recruitment and what it feels like to meet those whose lives have been saved through the efforts of first responders.

WINA Chief Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Tim Heaphy discussed the proposed Protect College Sports Act federal legislation, a civil lawsuit involving a VA State Trooper and the legal dynamics around the homeless encampment at Free Bridge.

Shannon Heckt is an energy and environment reporter for the statewide Virginia Mercury news publication, and she discussed the dynamics around the pending $67 Billion dollar merger of Dominion Energy and Next Era, a Florida based energy provider. The merger, if approved by multiple regulatory bodies at the state and federal level would be the largest in the United States.

The Executive Director of Abundant Life Ministries, Eddie Howard, and former board member, Michael Guthrie, discussed the August 8th gospel concert being held at the Jefferson School City Center from 5pm to 8pm to benefit the community services provided to the families of the prospect neighborhood.

Charlottesville’s Police Chief discussed the annual national night out community engagement event being held Tuesday August 4th and provided an update on the Free Bridge encampment as well.

Former Charlottesville City Councilor Brian Pinkston discussed his new series of essays reflecting on his time on council and things he thinks the public should know more about including transparency, communication with constituents, the relationship with the University of Virginia and more.

WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst discussed why he believes the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to curb inflation.