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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, November 13, 201811/13/2018

Great American Smokeout | Kathryn Goodman

Les Sinclair is joined by Kathryn Goodman, Public Information Officer with Thomas Jefferson Health District, they talk about the annual…

Tuesday, November 13, 201811/13/2018

Scoring system to help you avoid Diabetes | Mark DeBoer

Mark DeBoer, MD a UVA Children’s Hospital pediatrician who developed a scoring system that could motivate people to keep up with their diet and exercise changes to keep them from developing full-on diabetes.

Tuesday, November 13, 201811/13/2018

Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association | Julian Walker

Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association joins Les Sinclair to discuss the new protocols for assessing appropriate treatment for psychiatric patients, the recent “A” grades for Virginia Healthcare, and the open enrollment that ends soon. More info at www.coverVA.org and www.vhha.com

Tuesday, November 13, 201811/13/2018

The Charlottesville Center for History and Culture | Coy Barefoot

Coy Barefoot, Executive Director The Charlottesville Center for History and Culture Home of the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society talks with…

Monday, November 12, 201811/12/2018

Charlottesville Police Appreciation Dinner | Mindy Goodall

Mindy Goodall, Executive Director of the CPF, explains how you can support the Cville Police with a gift for the Appreciation Dinner.

Monday, November 12, 201811/12/2018

Blue Star Families of Central Virginia | Jacqui Checalupo

Jacqui Checalupo, Blue Star Families of Central Virginia, details their next two events with Les Sinclair on WINA.

Monday, November 12, 201811/12/2018

Charlottesville Named to a Top 10 Best City After Service list | Robert Frick

Robert Frick, Corporate Economist for Navy Federal Credit Union, talks with Les Sinclair about the Charlottesville area being named one…

Monday, November 12, 201811/12/2018

A Joyful Christmas | Jim Brickman

American New Romantic Piano Sensation, Jim Brickam talks with Les Sinclair about his after-thanksgiving day show in Richmond.

Friday, November 9, 201811/09/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending– 11/09/2018

Friday, November 9, 201811/09/2018

Colder Months Present a Good Time to Save Energy | Andy Farmer

Andy Farmer from VA Energy Sense (VES) talks with Les Sinclair about how to make your home more energy efficient…

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