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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, March 11, 202003/11/2020

Senator Tim Kaine on COVID-19 Legislation

Senator Tim Kaine discusses recent updates on the coronavirus and about legislation he cosponsored to provide paid sick days to…

Wednesday, March 11, 202003/11/2020

Update on COVID-19 in the Charlottesville Area Kathryn Goodman

Kathryn Goodman, Communications and Public Relations Lead for Thomas Jefferson Health district & Va Dept of Health speaks with Les…

Wednesday, March 11, 202003/11/2020

Political Analysis from UVA’s Center for Politics

The day after Biden wins another round, Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the UVA Center for…

Tuesday, March 10, 202003/10/2020

WORDPLAY is April 1 (No Kidding)!

Heather Tebbenhoff, Community Engagement Specialist discusses Charlottesville’s Original Live Game Show at the Paramount Theater with Les Sinclair.  It happens…

Tuesday, March 10, 202003/10/2020

Giving Blood

Jonathan McNamara, with American Red Cross talks with Les Sinclair about  giving blood.  If you are healthy you’re encouraged to give…

Monday, March 9, 202003/09/2020

Albemarle County Schools Release Plan for Dealing with COVID-19

Chief operating officer, Rosalyn Schmitt spoke with WINA News about Albemarle County School’s plan for dealing with COVID-19.  More info…

Monday, March 9, 202003/09/2020

March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Virginia Lottery’s John Hagerty speaks with Les Sinclair about Problem Gambling Awareness Month and playing responsibly.  More info: https://valottery.com/playingmatters/playresponsibly or call…

Monday, March 9, 202003/09/2020

Gas and Economics

Les Sinclair talks about the prices of gasoline and its effects on the economy.

Thursday, March 5, 202003/05/2020

How COVID19 Might Impact February Jobs Report

Bankrate.com’s Senior Economic Analyst, Mark Hamrick is on “Charlottesville Right Now” with Les Sinclair to discuss it and other economic matters. 

Thursday, March 5, 202003/05/2020

Disabled American Veterans Spring Conference 

Les Sinclair speaks with Commander Douglas Morgan, Jr of DAV Chapter 33

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