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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.

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

Move2HealthEquity Coalition hosts seminar to allay concerns about COVID-19 vaccines

Jacklene Martin, Director Community Benefit with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and manager of the  Move2Health Equity coalition talks with Les Sinclair…

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

VDOT Preparing for Winter Weather.

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

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

The State of Area Tourism and Our Area Selected to Take Part in Statewide Tourism Program

Courtney Cacatian, Executive Director of the CACVB, spoke to Les Sinclair about DRIVE 2.0 and the state of tourism in…

Wednesday, February 10, 202102/10/2021

How students can maximize the rest of the school year, even if it is virtual.

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

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

POLL: The Trump Impeachment

Les Sinclair spoke with Deputy Director of Surveys Jennifer De Pinto about the CBS NEWS POLL on Fmr. President Trump’s…

Tuesday, February 9, 202102/09/2021

Hospice of the Piedmont Virtual Event.

Hospice of the Piedmont’s Ron Cottrell, CEO, and Tim Short, MD, Chief Medical Officer Director of Education Institute talk with…

Friday, February 5, 202102/05/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

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

Friday, February 5, 202102/05/2021

Today in U.S. History – Today in 1631

In this segment, Les Sinclair talks with historian Rick Britton about Today in U.S. History – Today in 1631—that’s 390…

Friday, February 5, 202102/05/2021

Valentines for the Troops

Les Sinclair speaks with Sherry Taylor (Harper’s Insurance Agency/Allstate) and Martha Horsfall (Blue Star Families of Central Virginia) about the…

Friday, February 5, 202102/05/2021

Business Unusual | The Happy Cook

Les Sinclair explores the unusual business that is The Happy Cook with owner Monique Moshier.  To discover more about cooking…

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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 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.

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.