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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, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Analyzing the Speaker of the House Ouster with Bob Roberts | CRN

WINA political analyst Bob Roberts breaks down the ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and explains what may happen next.

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

License Plate Readers with John Whitehead | CRN

John Whitehead, founder of the civil rights organization the Rutherford Institute, shares his alarm over the Charlottesville Police Department’s possible…

Wednesday, October 4, 202310/04/2023

Market Street Park, Accessibility, and More with Richard DiCiccio and Catie Ratliff | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Richard DiCiccio and Reporter Catie Ratliff discuss this week’s stories covering the Market Street Park situation, problems…

Tuesday, October 3, 202310/03/2023

Musician and Photographer Marley Nichelle | CRN

Musician and photographer Marley Nichelle talks about her new single, “That is Why,” and traces her rise in both artistic…

Tuesday, October 3, 202310/03/2023

City Council Recap with Leah Puryear | CRN

City Councilor Leah Puryear discusses the city’s decision to open Market Street Park overnight and the short, medium and long…

Tuesday, October 3, 202310/03/2023

School Boards and College Discussion with Lee Elberson | CRN

WINA education analyst Lee Elberson discusses the influence of school boards and new ways parents, students and educators are weighing…

Monday, October 2, 202310/02/2023

Media Ethics with Scott Goodman | CRN

WINA legal analyst Scott Goodman analyzes a recorded call between local podcaster and vlogger Jerry Miller and the CEO of…

Monday, October 2, 202310/02/2023

Transportation, Development Plans, and More with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Journalist Sean Tubbs, creator of Infocville.com, discusses transportation priorities in Albemarle County, a possible jump in Louisa County’s lodging tax,…

Monday, October 2, 202310/02/2023

Caring for Caregivers with Dr. Justin Mutter | CRN

Geriatrician Dr. Justin Mutter discusses his upcoming event at the Center at Belvedere with Dasha Kiper, author of Travelers to…

Monday, October 2, 202310/02/2023

Market Street Park Comparisons with Carol Thorpe | CRN

Carole Thorpe, chair emeritus of the Jefferson Area Tea Party, recalls the turmoil of Occupy Charlottesville and her concerns that…

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DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

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When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

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The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub

Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.