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Former Charlottesville Fire Chief Charles Werner discussed the rededication of the 911 memorial museum in Charlottesville on the 25th anniversary of 911.
One of the ‘Smart Guys’ Neil Williamson, the President and CEO of the Free Enterprise Forum discussed a new development in Crozet approved by the Board of Supervisors as it pertains to the overall growth conversation as well as a look at the situation around the Greene County Sheriff and more.
WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst, Professor Ed Burton of the University of Virginia, discussed the trade war with Canada, the pros and cons of data centers in Virginia counties and the prospects of a living wage for campus workers at UVA.
WINA’s Healthy Aging Expert discussed the candidate forum for the 5th District Congressional race which is being held at The Center at Belvedere as well as the importance of civic engagement for healthy aging.
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.