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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.

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Gas Prices and Driving During the Winter Weather

Les Sinclair is joined by Morgan Dean, Senior Specialist, Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic to discuss the rising…

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Schooling Adapting to COVID-19

Les Sinclair speaks with  Lee Elberson,  Chief Executive Officer of Clayborne Education about the changes to schools during the pandemic…

Wednesday, February 17, 202102/17/2021

Winter Weather Preparation from VDOT

Les Sinclair talks with Will Merritt VDOT Communications Coordinator about how the area roads might be impacted by the winter…

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Insurance Implications of Working from Home

Bankrate.com analyst Stephen Kates discusses auto and home insurance coverage implications for those working from home with Les Sinclair. https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/homeowners-insurance/working-remotely-during-covid/ 

Tuesday, February 16, 202102/16/2021

Political Talk: KKK Act Used to Sue Mr. Trump

Dr. Robert Roberts, Professor of Political Science at James Madison University, analysis of the first lawsuit against former President Trump,…

Monday, February 15, 202102/15/2021

Help with ACA Open Enrollment

Randy Rodgers,  Manager of Insurance Counseling  JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) joins Les Sinclair to talk about the “Special…

Monday, February 15, 202102/15/2021

Open Enrollment Rolls Out and So Do the Scammers

Les Sinclair explores ACA and Medicare scams with Barry N. Moore, President & CEO of BBB serving Central Virginia. If…

Monday, February 15, 202102/15/2021

Little Hope for Herd Immunity in Virginia, Soon.

Les Sinclair interviews Eric Houpt, MD, chief of UVA Health’s Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health, about the likelihood…

Friday, February 12, 202102/12/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–2/12/21

Thursday, February 11, 202102/11/2021

New SolTax Tool

Les Sinclair interviews Arthur Small Principal Scientist, Energy Transition Initiative, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service about the new SolTax…

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.

2 days 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.

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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.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.