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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.

Friday, July 23, 202107/23/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–7/23/21

Friday, July 23, 202107/23/2021

Guardians’ Gauntlet Race Benefits Albemarle Police Foundation

Carolyn Betts, the VP of the Albemarle County Police Foundation guests on Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair. They discuss…

Thursday, July 22, 202107/22/2021

Charlottesville Fire Dept. Graduates Its Largest & Most Diverse Recruit Academy

Les Sinclair discusses the diversity and commitment of the new graduates with Dr. Hezedean A. Smith, Fire Chief, Charlottesville Fire…

Thursday, July 22, 202107/22/2021

The 2021 Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition is Coming.

Les Sinclair discusses the 2021 Quad County Business Summit & QuadTank Pitch Competition with, Bryan Rothamel, Fluvanna County Economic Development…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

New Guidelines from VDH for PreK-12 Return to School

Jason Elliott, Deputy PIO with Blue Ridge Health District, talks with WINA’s Les Sinclair about the new guidelines that have…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

The Cville Chamber

Andrea Copeland,  Committee Engagement Director for Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, relays to Les Sinclair the importance of “The Chamber”…

Wednesday, July 21, 202107/21/2021

Largest-Ever Type 1 Diabetes Genetic Study IDs Potential Treatments

Les Sinclair interviews researcher Stephen Rich, PhD, of the University of Virginia School of Medicine and its Center for Public…

Tuesday, July 20, 202107/20/2021

Planned Pro-Gun Rally Wednesday at Albemarle Co. Office building

Philip Van Cleave, President of Virginia Citizens Defense League talks with Les Sinclair about the rally in defense of guns…

Tuesday, July 20, 202107/20/2021

Albemarle County Wants Your Input on Broadband Needs

Les Sinclair speaks with Mike Culp, Albemarle County’s Director of the Broadband Accessibility and Affordability Office. Albemarle County is asking…

Monday, July 19, 202107/19/2021

A Cruel Summer At The Gas Pumps

Morgan Dean, Senior Specialist, Public & Government Affairs with AAA -Mid-Atlantic discusses local, State-wide, and National gasoline prices with Les…

Latest Stories

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

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.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

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

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.

18 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

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.

18 hours ago in National, Trending

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

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.

18 hours ago in National

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

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.