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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.

Tuesday, June 23, 202006/23/2020

Legal Analysis of the Revised Eviction Order in Virginia

Virginia’s Supreme Court has amended the June 8 eviction moratorium so cases for reasons besides failure to pay the rent…

Tuesday, June 23, 202006/23/2020

Three JMU Buildings to be Renamed

Jonathan R. Alger, JMU President, asks the Board of Visitors to remove the names of Confederate military leaders from three…

Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–6/19/20

Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020

Update from Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Les Sinclair gets an update from CEO Michael Mckee, on where the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank stands in this…

Friday, June 19, 202006/19/2020

Sen. Jennifer McClellan Announces Campaign for Virginia Governor

WINA’s Les Sinclair interviews Sen. Jennifer McClellan who’s announced her campaign Virginia Governor. LINKS: www.jennifermcclellan.com

Thursday, June 18, 202006/18/2020

Injunction Against Removal of Lee Statue in Richmond

WINA spoke with legal expert Scott Goodman about the Injunction Against removal of Lee Statue in Richmond. LINKS: https://wina.com/news/064460-injunction-against-lee-statue-extended/

Thursday, June 18, 202006/18/2020

Governor update on COVID-19 (6/18/20)

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam talks about when Phase-3 opening may begin in the Commonwealth.

Thursday, June 18, 202006/18/2020

Reducing COVID-19 Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities

Les Sinclair interviews Rebecca Steele, a nurse with UVA Health’s Karen S. Rheuban Center for Telehealth about the collaboration between…

Wednesday, June 17, 202006/17/2020

Project Rebound to Distribute Reopening Toolkits for Local Businesses

Les Sinclair talks with Elizabeth Cromwell, President and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce about Project Rebound. On…

Wednesday, June 17, 202006/17/2020

James River Watch is Back

Les Sinclair has a talk with Jamie Brunkow, Riverkeeper and Senior Advocacy Manager with James River Association, about the online…

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