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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.

Tuesday, January 19, 202101/19/2021

Successful Blood Drive on MLK Day

Jonathan McNamara of the Red Cross speaks with WINA’s Les Sinclair about the successful blood drive Monday

Tuesday, January 19, 202101/19/2021

Gasoline Prices On The Rise in Virginia

Les Sinclair is joined by Morgan Dean to discuss the rising gasoline prices in the Commonwealth.

Friday, January 15, 202101/15/2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week ending Jan 15 2021

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week ending Jan 15 2021 with WINA’s Les Sinclair and Dori Zook

Friday, January 15, 202101/15/2021

What to do if you win the lottery

Les Sinclair talks with Derek Klock, CFP® about what to do if you were to win a big jackpot or come into a lot of money.

Friday, January 15, 202101/15/2021

Blue Ridge Health District Moves to Phase 1b Vaccinations

Les Sinclair interviews Jason Elliott, Deputy Public Information Office for Blue Ridge Health District to discuss the move into “Phase 1b” for vaccinations.

Thursday, January 14, 202101/14/2021

New Carbon Monitoring Dashboard for Clean Energy

Arthur Small, Principal Scientist, Energy Transition Initiative, Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Adjunct Instructor, Engineering Systems and Environment, talks…

Thursday, January 14, 202101/14/2021

Broadband Expanding in Our Rural Areas

Update on the Firefly Fiber Broadband Project in our area.

Tuesday, January 12, 202101/12/2021

Virginia Hospitals Support Communities

WINA’s Les Sinclair speaks with Julian Walker Vice President of Communications of Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association about community support and COVID-19.

Tuesday, January 12, 202101/12/2021

Broadcaster’s Blood Drive

The Red Cross’ Jonathan McNamara talks with WINA’s Les Sinclair about the Jan. 18 2021 event.

Monday, January 11, 202101/11/2021

Community Mapping Training

What to do now that Virginia’s Redistricting Commission members have been selected. 

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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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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.