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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.

Monday, September 9, 201909/09/2019

Living Energy Farm | Alexis Zeigler

Les Sinclair talks with Alexis Zeigler of Living Energy Farm (Louisa County) about a new solar technology using long-lasting, nontoxic…

Monday, September 9, 201909/09/2019

Charlottesville Night Out Sept 10 | Mindy Goodall

Mindy Goodall, Executive Director of Charlottesville Police Foundation, chats with Les Sinclair on NewsRadio WINA about Charlottesville Night Out, an…

Friday, September 6, 201909/06/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–9/6/19

Friday, September 6, 201909/06/2019

TODAY IN U.S. HISTORY September 6 | Rick Britton

In this segment, Les Sinclair talks with historian Rick Britton – TODAY IN US HISTORY: Today, September 6, marks the…

Friday, September 6, 201909/06/2019

Job Market Grows…A Little | Mark Hamrick Bankrate.com

Bankrate.com senior economic analyst, Mark Hamrick joins Les Sinclair with analysis of the August Jobs Report. Links: https://www.bankrate.com/ Follow Mark…

Thursday, September 5, 201909/05/2019

Albemarle Co. Schools Superintendent Discusses Priorities

Dr. Matt Haas, Albemarle County Public Schools Superintendent, discusses, with Les Sinclair the priorities for the new school year. https://soundcloud.com/1070wina/albemarle-co-schools-superintendent-discusses-priorities

Thursday, September 5, 201909/05/2019

TEDx CHARLOTTESVILLE RETURNS NOVEMBER 8 | Richard Averitt

Richard Averitt with TEDxCharlottesville talks with Les Sinclair about the upcoming event set for November 8th. Tickets go on sale…

Thursday, September 5, 201909/05/2019

Prof. Mike Johnson announces write-in candidacy for the Rivanna District Supervisor seat.

Mike Johnson joins Les Sinclair to discuss his write-in candidacy for the Rivanna District Supervisor seat, in Albemarle County. Link:…

Wednesday, September 4, 201909/04/2019

Joe Niekro Foundation Establishing Branch at UVA Medical Center

On Sept. 11, UVA Medical Center will launch a new Joe Niekro Foundation support group (named for the former major…

Wednesday, September 4, 201909/04/2019

VHHA’s REVIEW Magazine Fall 2019 | Julian Walker

The Fall 2019 edition of VHHA’s REVIEW Magazine is now available online. Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications for Virginia…

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