WINA Morning News

Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney discussed the arrest of a suspect charged with the attempted homicide of two police officers, the process of an investigation into officer involved shootings, their potential involvement in the issues around the homeless encampment and more.

WINA’s Chief Education Consultant and CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring discussed the issues of banning zeros in grading, non-requirement of homework, a lack of deadlines and grade inflation in grading policies in education both locally and nationally.

Former UVA Women’s Lacrosse Coach and current Executive Director of the One Love Foundation Julie Myers discussed the impact and mission of the nonprofit, how they have reached nearly 4 million people and an upcoming event in Charlottesville to support their work.

WINA’s Chief Economic Analyst and Professor of Economics at UVA discussed next week’s Federal Reserve meeting where the Fed faces a big decision on interest rates, gas prices, increasing taxation, tariffs on Canadian goods, the sales tax referendum and more.

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.