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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

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, August 23, 202108/23/2021

2021 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest 

The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond announces the 2021 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest is now underway. 

Monday, August 23, 202108/23/2021

Interview with Glenn Youngkin, for Virginia Governor.

Les Sinclair talks with Glenn Youngkin, running for Governor in Virginia.

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Virginia COVID-19 Update | Delta Variant

Les Sinclair asks Dr. Norm Oliver about the Delta variant of COVID-19. Dr. Oliver is head of the Virginia Department of Health.

Friday, August 20, 202108/20/2021

Albemarle High Student Returns from a Research Fellowship

Les Sinclair speaks with Albemarle High School Senior, Meena Ambati about a prestigious research project she was involved with this summer. 

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Allergic Reaction Clinical Trial at UVA

Dr. Michael Nelson, the chief of the Asthma, Allergy and Immunology Division at UVA Health and the UVA School of Medicine, is leading the trial at UVA and he gives Les Sinclair the details. 

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

In The Pink Tennis Tournament | Anjula Joseph 

Anjula Joseph, chairperson of the ITP Committee joins Les Sinclair to discuss the In The Pink Tennis Tournament.

Thursday, August 19, 202108/19/2021

Albemarle County Police Update 

Captain Terry Walls, the Jefferson District Commander, talks with Les Sinclair and gives an update about his district and a final recruitment push (the deadline to apply is August 20).

Wednesday, August 18, 202108/18/2021

Results In for the Unity in Community Food & Fund Drive

Unity in Community Food & Fund Drive and for the generous matching gifts from our event partners: Virginia Estates, Hazy Mountain Vineyards, and Friends. Monies will provide 637,892 meals.

Wednesday, August 18, 202108/18/2021

Cville Chamber’s Venture Central 

Les Sinclair talks with Venture Central Board Vice-Chair, Charlie Rogers.

Wednesday, August 18, 202108/18/2021

Bill of Rights Rally Ahead of Gun Control Ordinance Vote in Albemarle.

Les Sinclair speaks with Board of Supervisors candidate Steve Harvey, hosting a Bill Of Rights Rally

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