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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, April 4, 201904/04/2019

UVA Men’s Basketball in the Final Four | Luke Neer

Virginia Sports Network Coordinator and basketball aficionado, Luke Neer joins Les Sinclair to discuss the Final Four appearance of the…

Thursday, April 4, 201904/04/2019

Ronnie Roberts Launches Campaign for Albemarle County Sheriff

Les Sinclair discusses the campaign for Albemarle County Sheriff with candidate Ronnie Roberts. More info at https://ronnierobertsforsheriff.com/

Thursday, April 4, 201904/04/2019

Exhibit on Golden Age of Live Music In Cville | Coy Barefoot

Coy Barefoot, Executive Director of The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, talks with Les Sinclair about the unprecedented historic exhibit showcasing the “Golden Age” of live music in Charlottesville. More at www.cvillecenter.org

Wednesday, April 3, 201904/03/2019

Hoo Crew Teaches You: The Chant at the End of The Good Ol’ Song [VIDEO]

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Wednesday, April 3, 201904/03/2019

Make A Wish Foundation Commemorative Basketball | Bob Ibach

Les Sinclair talks with Bob Ibach who is teaming up with the Make A Wish Foundation to offer a commemorative…

Wednesday, April 3, 201904/03/2019

Sen. Tim Kaine Office Hours

Audio from Senator Tim Kaine during his office hours. He speaks predominantly about his proposal for Medicare X.

Tuesday, April 2, 201904/02/2019

Wason Center National Survey of 2020 Voters | Dr. Rachel Bitecofer

Rachel Bitecofer, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, discusses the Wason Center’s latest voter survey. You can see the results here: http://wasoncenter.cnu.edu/

Tuesday, April 2, 201904/02/2019

World Autism Day | Larry Garrettson & Dr. Kara Reagon

Les Sinclair discusses World Autism Day with VIA (Virginia Institute for Autism). Larry Garretson ( VIA Director of Communications and Foundation Relations) and Dr. Kara Reagon (VIA Director of Education) join in.

Monday, April 1, 201904/01/2019

Results for the WINA Cares For Kids Radiothon | Ryan Lightener

Les Sinclair gets a final tally from, Ryan Lightener, for the WINA Cares for Kids Radiothon benefiting the UVA Children’s Hospital.

Monday, April 1, 201904/01/2019

National Financial Literacy Month with the CFA/The Center | Kelli Palmer & Peter Thompson

Kelli Palmer, Director, Corporate Citizenship for CFA Institute, and Peter Thompson, CEO of The Center, join Les Sinclair in the…

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