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The Director of Communications for Albemarle County discussed the top transportation projects and the need to fund them, the next board to board meeting between the school board and the Board of Supervisors and more.
Dr. Rebekah Compton is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and Chief Operating Officer of UVA Physicians Group, and she discussed UVA Health’s new Virtual Primary Care On Demand service offering.
Charlottesville City Councilor Lloyd Snook discussed the public comments and varying perspectives regarding the homeless encampment at Free Bridge, the potential for opening the low barrier shelter, city investment in community organizations and the potential of raising water rates and the rationale behind it.
Charlottesville’s Deputy Fire Chief Will Brocious discussed the emergency response training and responsibilities of the fire service and more.
Charlottesville’s Police Chief discussed the response to a shooting on Cherry Avenue and provided some details on the investigation and the status of the victim, who is expected to make a full recovery.
Todd Archer, one of the Automotive Pros at Bob’s Wheel Alignment helps you deal with the challenges of vehicle maintenance and high gas prices with the automotive tip of the week.
The CEO of the Piedmont Family YMCA discusses their myriad of programs to serve kids and families through education, fitness and much more.
WINA Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy joined the show to discuss the SRO debate in Charlottesville City Schools, the role of federal law enforcement in collaboration with state officials and a new case before the US Supreme Court regarding redistricting.
The Jack Jouette representative of the Albemarle County School Board discussed the new principal hire at Greer elementary school, improving the performance at a title one school, the one cent sales tax referendum for school construction, an achievement gap advisory committee and much more.
The Executive Director of Cav Futures Marketing Inc. an NIL Collective that works with UVA Athletes breaks down the current state of NIL, including the revenue cap, the process of marketing contracts, legal protections for institutions and athletes and more.