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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.

Thursday, February 4, 202102/04/2021

Poll on Virginia’s views about the pandemic, vaccines, and opening schools and economy

Les Sinclair discusses the latest Wason Center for Public Policy with Research Director, Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, Ph.D. of Christopher Newport University.…

Thursday, February 4, 202102/04/2021

UVA Health Offering Drug Cocktail Treatment High-Risk Patients

Dr. Debbie-Ann Shirley, medical director of UVA’s COVID-19 Clinic, talks with WINA NEWS about the antibody cocktail being tested at…

Wednesday, February 3, 202102/03/2021

The Cost of a Lost Year of Learning

Les Sinclair discusses the lost learning during the pandemic with Daniel Willingham, Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. …

Tuesday, February 2, 202102/02/2021

POLL: Virginia Wants Legal Pot, Paid Sick Days, and Budget Increases

Les Sinclair discusses the latest Wason Center for Public Policy with Research Director, Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, PhD of Christopher Newport University.…

Tuesday, February 2, 202102/02/2021

4Q Home Report for the Charlottesville Area

Les Sinclair, interviews 2021 President Quinton Beckham, of the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors about the 4Q Home Market Report.…

Monday, February 1, 202102/01/2021

Local Business Expanding

WINA’s Les Sinclair speak with Tom Thorpe, CEO, of Afton Scientific, about their business and expansion in Albemarle County.

Monday, February 1, 202102/01/2021

Speaker Series Coming to The Center

Center volunteers Kaki Dimock and Enid Krieger join WINA’s Les Sinclair to discuss details of the third speaker series on…

Friday, January 29, 202101/29/2021

Announcing Virginia Film Festival’s 2021 “Beyond The Screen” film discussion series.

Les Sinclair and Director of Virginia Film Festival, Jody Kielbasa discuss “Beyond The Screen” film discussion series, about the Highly-Anticipated…

Friday, January 29, 202101/29/2021

National School Choice Week

Les Sinclair discusses National SchoolChoice Week with Andrew Campanella, president of National SchoolChoice Week. LINKS: https://schoolchoiceweek.com/

Thursday, January 28, 202101/28/2021

Tim Kaine and the 14th Amendment

Les Sinclair covers Sen. Tim Kaine’s press conference.

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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.

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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.

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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.