WINA Morning News

The 5th District Congressional Candidate discussed health care, the war in Iran and the strategy for winning the southern portion of the 5th District and more.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discusses the return to play timetable for high profile athletes, given Kam Robinson’s attempt to return to UVA Football by the beginning of the season following an ACL injury. He also discussed the coach, doctor, agent dynamic in college sports around injuries, the SEC’s threat to leave the NCAA and more.

Charlottesville’s Vice Mayor addressed the vote on the proposed sales tax increase referendum, the 501 Cherry Avenue mixed use development and the latest decision from the Charlottesville Food Co-op as well as the plan moving forward for the clearing of Free Bridge and the establishment of a low barrier shelter.

The Executive Director and Development Manager AHIP, Cory Demchak and Kyle Ramey, discussed the role AHIP plays in life changing home repairs for those who cannot afford the work, the philanthropic support the organization receives, their 50th anniversary and a powerful testimonial of their impact on the life of a former First Responder in our community.

Chief Ascoli is with the Training and Professional Development Division of Albemarle County Fire Rescue and he discussed Recruit School 27, the 26-week paid training academy and how ACFR welcomes both experienced providers and applicants with no prior fire or EMS experience. He also discussed the application process, hiring requirements, upcoming PAT practice days on July 25 and August 8, and the August 16 application deadline.

WINA Early Childhood Education Analyst and Executive Director of City of Promise, Price Thomas discussed the recent article he wrote entitled ” You can throw money at the problem” in terms of looking at how we fund education, and how we produce better performance outcomes among students.

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.