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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, January 22, 201901/22/2019

Ann Mallek for Albemarle Board of Supervisors

Ann Mallek discusses her candidacy for re-election for the Albemarle County Board of supervisors with Les Sinclair on News Radio WINA.

Tuesday, January 22, 201901/22/2019

Artifacts Roadshow At Virginia War Memorial This Saturday, January 26

Jeb Hockman, Communications Manager Virginia Department of Veterans Services, talks with Les Sinclair about the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond – the Artifacts Roadshow – taking place this Saturday, January 26 Also the Virginia War Memorial will hold its annual Book Sale. More info at www.VaWarMemorial.org

Tuesday, January 22, 201901/22/2019

What’s new to LOVE in Virginia | Andrew Cothern

Andrew Cother with Virginia Tourism talks with Les Sinclair about “50 Years of Love” campaign involving the iconic “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan and the What’s New to LOVE guide.

Tuesday, January 22, 201901/22/2019

Albemarle School Funding Request | Superintendent Matt Haas

Albemarle County Public School Superintendent Matt Haas talks with Les Sinclair about the 2019-20 funding request. More at www.k12albemarle.org

Monday, January 21, 201901/21/2019

Making sure their heating sources are fire safe | Capt. Micaiah Ledford

“Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” talks safety with Albemarle County Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Marshal, Captain Micaiah J. Ledford.

Monday, January 21, 201901/21/2019

School Choice in Virginia | Shelby Doyle

WINA’s Les Sinclair discusses school choice in Virginia with Shelby Doyle of National School Choice Week.

Monday, January 21, 201901/21/2019

Charlottesville Day School Hosts MLK Walk | Tillie Hall

Tillie Hall 8th Grader at Charlottesville Day School, speaks with Les Sinclair about the school’s walk honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, January 21, 201901/21/2019

Abundant Life to host 17th Annual Fifeville Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration | Dylan Rosenthal

Dylan Rosenthal, Strive Assistant Coordinator/Digital Marketing Manager with Charlottesville Abundant Life Ministries discusses the event to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with Les Sinclair.

Friday, January 18, 201901/18/2019

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–1/18/19

Friday, January 18, 201901/18/2019

AccuWeather’s Dave Samuel on Weekend Weather (and the eclipse).

AccuWeather’s Dave Samuel joins Les Sinclair to go in depth on the weekend’s changing weather. They also touch on, if we’ll be able to view the eclipse.

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