WINA Morning News

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.

Healthy Aging Expert Melanie Benjamin, the Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere, discussed programs they are offering to enhance social interaction skills and difficult transitions as we age and more.

Deputy County Executive Ann Wall discussed the agenda for the first Albemarle Board of Supervisors meeting for the new fiscal year, where they will take up the matter of a proposed 1 percent sales tax referendum, funding for human services, and finalizing the Albemarle Housing Investment Fund for assistance to county employees.

Charlottesville City Councilor Jen Fleisher discussed the situation at the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the timeline for clearing the area, potential resources for the inhabitants of the camp, her role on the working group addressing the issue and more.

The President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce discussed a recent legislative information session with their public policy committee and Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen. She also spoke on the revitalization of the Leadership Charlottesville initiative the economic development forum in August and the Chamber Business award nominations and more.

The Chair of UVA Orthopedics discussed the importance of blood donations in orthopedic trauma surgeries, youth participation in tackle football vs. flag football and what age he recommends for participation, the NIL clearing house denials of potential opportunities, the pressure it puts on his staff and support staffs as well as predictions for UVA Football and more.

The Senior Minister of University Baptist Church discusses the importance of taking action to put good in the world amidst the different challenges in our community.