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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.

Tuesday, April 5, 202204/05/2022

Mayor Snook on City Council’s Plan on School Reconfiguration | CRN

Mayor Lloyd Snook shares the plan City Council hopes will allow the long-awaited school reconfiguration project to proceed.

Tuesday, April 5, 202204/05/2022

Virginia’s First Certified Organic Winery | CRN

Karl Hambsch, owner of Loving Cup Vineyard and Winery, shares the story of Virginia’s first certified organic winery.

Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creator of the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter, talks about a proposed trail connecting the Blue Ridge tunnel, Crozet…

Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022

Advanced Medical Event at The Center | CRN

Dr. Tim Short, chief medical officer for Hospice o the Piedmont, discusses an upcoming event on advanced medical directives at…

Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022

Attorney’s FOIA Request on Settlements in Police Misconduct | CRN

Attorney Jeff Fogel discusses the city’s response to a FOIA request for information about settlements in claims of police misconduct…

Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022

On the Board and the Descendants: A Perspective on Montpelier | CRN

Dr. Bettye Kearse, an author who serves on the Montpelier Foundation Board and is part of the Montpelier Descendants Committee,…

Monday, April 4, 202204/04/2022

Montpelier Foundation Board Support From a Descendant of a Slave

Mary Alexander, a Montpelier Foundation Board member and direct descendant of Paul Jennings, Madison’s enslaved manservant, explains why she supports…

Friday, April 1, 202204/01/2022

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook rounds up the top five soundbites of the week.

Friday, April 1, 202204/01/2022

The Sweet Sixteen Champion with Simon Davidson | CRN

Simon Davidson, founder of Charlottesville29.com, announces the winner of a local bakery’s “Sweet Sixteen” competition.

Thursday, March 31, 202203/31/2022

Del. Sally Hudson Supports Del. Bell’s FOIA Bill | CRN

Del. Sally Hudson (D-57th) joins Courteney in studio to talk about the state budget and why she supported a bill…

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An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

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At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.