Charlottesville Right Now

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.

Wednesday, May 5, 202105/05/2021

Tiger Fuel’s The Markets expand to Dillwyn and Scottsville.

Les Sinclair speaks with Tiger Fuel’s Jeff Turner, Retail District Manager, about the expansion into Dillwyn and Scottsville. LINKS: www.TigerFuels.com

Tuesday, May 4, 202105/04/2021

“GREEN BUSINESS ALLIANCE,” launches on Wed, May 5

Les Sinclair talks with Claire Habel is the Commercial Program Manager for Community Climate Collaborative, about the “GREEN BUSINESS ALLIANCE.”…

Tuesday, May 4, 202105/04/2021

CIC LAUNCHES BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND LOANS ROUND2

Les Sinclair speaks with Stephen Davis, President of CIC. The Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) announced today that they are launching…

Tuesday, May 4, 202105/04/2021

Carter Bank & Trust Shred Event This Weekend

Les Sinclair is joined by James Birckhead, Branch Manager, at the Mill Creek location of Carter Bank & Trust to…

Monday, May 3, 202105/03/2021

An increasing number of Virginians being poisoned by plants

“The Socrates Project – Poisonous Plants in Virginia” is designed to be an easily read resource for parents and the…

Monday, May 3, 202105/03/2021

The CAAR 2021 1st Quarter Market Report

Les Sinclair is joined by CAAR 2021 President Quinton Beckham they discuss The CAAR 2021 1st Quarter Market Report and trends…

Monday, May 3, 202105/03/2021

May is mental health awareness month

Elizabeth Irvin, Executive Director of The Women’s Initiative, joins Charlottesville Right Now to discuss how to manage mental health as…

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Rutherford Institute Asks Court To Stop Facebook From Censoring COVID-19 Vaccine Critics

Les Sinclair speaks with The Rutherford Institute’s President, John Whitehead about Facebook’s alleged First Amendment violation.

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 04/30/21

Friday, April 30, 202104/30/2021

Red Cross Blood Drive May 13

Les Sinclair speaks with Jonathan McNamara, regional communications director for the American Red Cross, about the upcoming blood drive on May 13

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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.