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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.

Monday, January 17, 202201/17/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

The creator of Charlottesville Community Engagement Newsletter, Sean Tubbs, talks about the transit and housing development issues at stake in…

Monday, January 17, 202201/17/2022

Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy | CRN

Rev. Alvin Edwards, pastor of Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church, discusses the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Friday, January 14, 202201/14/2022

Charlottesville Dining Highlights | CRN

Simon Davidson, founder of Charlottesville29.com, celebrates the site’s 10th anniversary and recalls Charlottesville food highlights of the past decade.

Friday, January 14, 202201/14/2022

How to Start and Stick with Running | CRN

Mark Lorenzoni, co-owner of the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking Shop, gives pointers on how to start running and stuck…

Thursday, January 13, 202201/13/2022

Meowing for a Cause | CRN

Entertainment attorney Kirk Schroder explains the meow-athon in which he’ll spend 24 hours meowing on a live feed to raise…

Thursday, January 13, 202201/13/2022

Critical Need for Blood | CRN

Jonathan McNamara, regional communications director for the American Red Cross, talks about the shortage of blood in our area with…

Thursday, January 13, 202201/13/2022

Breaking Down Kessler’s Appeal with Attorney Scott Goodman | CRN

Attorney Scott Goodman breaks down Jason Kessler’s appeal in the Unite the Right case and explains sedition charges against the…

Friday, January 7, 202201/07/2022

Food on Friday with Simon Davidson | CRN

Simon Davidson, founder of Charlottesville29.com, gives the details on the brand new Farmacy restaurant in the CODE building downtown.

Friday, January 7, 202201/07/2022

Fit Friday – Kelsie Szabo | CRN

Kelsie Szabo, director of adult performance training at ADAPT Charlottesville, explains the importance of targeted exercises to prevent injury.

Friday, January 7, 202201/07/2022

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Courteney Stuart with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–1/7/21.

Latest Stories

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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

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The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

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Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

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A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

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TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

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TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

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Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

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Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

1 hour ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

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Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.