- Audio of Bob Monroe, the founder of the Jefferson Cable Corporation
- Audio of Bill Olsen promoting an episode of Premiere Theater on Channel 11
- Audio from Jefferson Cable’s 1970 Christmas program
- Caller George Simpson calls in with an anecdote about working at the station
- Audio from Community History by Bernard Peyton Chamberlain from 1975
Steve Ashby was a cameraman with the Jefferson Cable Corporation back in a day when public access television was the only local television in town. Ashby joined Coy Barefoot on the February 26, 2009 edition of WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” for his first radio appearance since 1971. He describes how the “community antenna” system worked in the days before NBC 29 went on the air. Some highlights:
William Lee Miller
WILLIAM LEE MILLER is Scholar in Ethics and Institutions at the Miller Center. From 1992 until his 1999 retirement, he was Thomas C. Sorensen Professor of Political and Social Thought and Director of the Program in Political and Social Thought at U.Va. A speechwriter for Adlai Stevenson’s 1956 presidential campaign and a contributing editor and writer for The Reporter magazine, he was the founding director of the Poynter Center on American Institutions at Indiana University. He is the author of eight books, including Lincoln’s Virtues: An Ethical Biography.
Mr. Miller spoke at a Miller Center Forum on February 23, 2009.
Brian Wheeler of Charlottesville Tomorrow joins Coy Barefoot every Tuesday afternoon on WINA’s “Charlottesville–Right Now!” to discuss growth and development in Albemarle County and Charlottesville. This week on the show:
- Brian discusses his conversation with David Poole of the Virginia Public Access Project. VPAP tracks the finances of candidates for the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and the City of Charlottesville.
- There’s lots of news on the water supply plan this week. First, Mayor Dave Norris is suggesting a new direction for the community water supply plan, as reported by Charlottesville Tomorrow. There was a conversation at the Democratic Breakfast where Norris discussed the plan with Albemarle County Supervisor David Slutzky. Coy and Brian discuss how population growth plays a factor into preparing for the community’s water supply needs. Norris wants the existing dam at Ragged Mountain to have 13 feet added to it, while the current plan calls for a new dam to raise the reservoir’s height by 45 feet.
- Regardless of what plan is ultimately implemented, the RWSA continues to raise its rates to help cover the costs. Charlottesville Tomorrow reported on the proposed increases.
- Brian gives updates on the City and County budgets for the next fiscal year
Feb 232009
Jon Nafziger, Vice President for Community Initiatives at United Way Thomas Jefferson Area joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the earned income tax credit.
Feb 232009
The Delta Spirit
Matt and Kelly from the Delta Spirit were at WNRN this morning, interviewing on Late for Work with Jerry Gerard. They played a few songs, including two from “Ode to Sunshine” and a brand new one. They are playing tonight at Gravity Lounge. Videos will be up soon at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
It’s an Oscar tradition! On the February 22nd edition of the Wake-Up Call, Rick chatted with Adam Greenbaum, owner of Visulite Cinemas; Tom DuMontier, frequent reviewer on WNRN’s 91 Seconds on Film; and Ben Nuckols of Ill Informed Gadfly. The entertaining trio give their Oscar picks for tonight’s Academy Awards.
Everette Fortner
Darden’s Executive Director of Corporate Relations, Everette Fortner, joins us to discuss the current employment picture. Everette works with a wide range of organizations that recruit at Darden, and is a member of Darden’s Class of 1987.
In the news: “Wal-Mart’s 1st Place Prize,” “How to Win in a Losing Economy,” and “A Visit from Microsoft.”
Feb 202009
Young Dubliners
Young Dubliners came to WNRN this morning for an interview with Jerry Gerard on Late for Work. They treated us to some live versions of songs from their new one “Saints and Sinners” as well as a cover. They are playing tonight at IS Venue, a show presented by WNRN. Videos will be available soon at youtube.com/WNRNradio.
Feb 202009
Walker’s Run dropped by Acoustic Sunrise this morning for an interview with Anne Williams. They played a few songs that they will be performing Sunday night at Gravity Lounge as part of a benefit show for the venue with Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun and Carleigh Nesbit.
Feb 172009
Brian Wheeler, Executive Director of Charlottesville Tomorrow joined Charlottesville Right Now for his weekly visit to discuss growth and development issues. This week on the show:
- Construction is moving ahead with the County’s portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway. However, the City’s portion still faces a lawsuit from citizens who don’t want it to be built. There’s a meeting next week to determine if the City’s portion has sufficiently addressed the impacts on historic and cultural resources that will be affected. Namely, McIntire Park.
- The County Board of Supervisors have heard the results of an efficiency study that looked at how Albemarle County manages its internal operations. The study called for a new economic development policy that would attract businesses in order to obtain new revenues. Story at Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- There’s an update on the next Charlottesville Tomorrow Pie Day
- The City and County budgets will be revealed this week. The County’s first public hearing on the budget is Wednesday, February 25. The City’s first public hearing will be on Monday, March 16.
- City Council elections are heating up. Charlottesville Tomorrow has video of Kristin Szakos official announcement for the Democratic nomination.
Congressman Tom Perriello (D-5) dropped by WINA on February 17, 2009 to talk with Coy Barefoot about his month-long tenure as the Representative of Virginia’s Fifth District. Perriello is in the midst of a seven day tour of the District to discuss what the economic stimulus package might mean for Central and Southside Virginia.
Feb 172009
Commonwealth of Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling joined Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the activities of the Virginia General Assembly. He and Coy discuss what the stimulus package might mean for the state due its one-time nature, the fate of the proposed smoking ban, and other stories of contemporary Virginia politics.
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