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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

We go beyond the headlines into the important stories that matter to us locally.
Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.

Wednesday, May 11, 202205/11/2022

Batesville 12 FT Mural for Ukraine | CRN

The Batesville community has been raising money for Ukraine, and an art auction is the latest effort. Kristen Ribourdin, “Stevek,”…

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

Del. Sally Hudson on an Overturned Roe v. Wade in VA | CRN

Del. Sally Hudson discusses what could happen in Virginia after Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Tuesday, May 10, 202205/10/2022

UVA University Dems on SCOTUS Leak | CRN

Maanasi Gupta, outreach chair for University Dems at UVA, discusses reaction on Grounds to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion…

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Charlottesville Community Engagement Newsletter creator Sean Tubbs talks about a request for a special use permit for a 117-unit apartment…

Monday, May 9, 202205/09/2022

CAAR President Dent on First Quarter Home Sales Report | CRN

CAAR President Pam Dent discusses the First Quarter Home Sales Report that shows home prices rising along with interest rates.

Thursday, May 5, 202205/05/2022

UVA Professor of Media Studies Siva Vaidhyanathan | CRN

UVA Media Studies Professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, co-host of the Democracy in Danger podcast, discusses the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft…

Thursday, May 5, 202205/05/2022

Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek | CRN

Albemarle County Supervisor Ann Mallek discusses the proposed Affordable Dwelling Unit program and the Supes’ support for a designated outdoor…

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade | CRN

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade discusses the a proposed hotel project on the Corner and the city’s Point in Time…

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Kobby Hoffman on Overturning Roe v. Wade | CRN

Kobby Hoffman, founder of the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund and immediate past president of the Charlottesville chapter of NOW, responds…

Tuesday, May 3, 202205/03/2022

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley | CRN

Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley talks about serving as a special prosecutor in Fairfax County in a case involving…

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