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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

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.

Friday, November 9, 201811/09/2018

Today in History November 9 | Historian Rick Britton

Today in U.S. History: In this segment historian, Rick Britton talks with Les Sinclair about what happened on November 9, 1862.

Friday, November 9, 201811/09/2018

Seeking New Quantum Understanding | UVA’s Olivier Pfister

Olivier Pfister, a physics professor at the University of Virginia, talks about the quantum challenge at UVA, Specifically quantum computing and how UVA is one of the leaders in the field.

Thursday, November 8, 201811/08/2018

Newly Elected Congressman Denver Riggleman

Denver Riggleman, Newly elected Representative for VA’s 5th District, joins Les Sinclair to talk about the next steps as he prepares to take office.

Thursday, November 8, 201811/08/2018

Need to know about the Fed Open Market Committee Meeting | Bankrate’s Greg McBride

Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst, Greg McBride, CFA details the need to know impacts of the Federal Open Market Committee. https://www.bankrate.com/banking/federal-reserve/fomc-what-to-expect/

Wednesday, November 7, 201811/07/2018

Literacy Volunteers Student Achievement Ceremony is Thursday | Heather Tebbenhoff

Heather Tebbenhoff with Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle discusses with Les Sinclair, the Student Achievement Ceremony on Thursday, November 8, 7:00…

Wednesday, November 7, 201811/07/2018

Election Analysis | Rachel Bitecofer

Rachel Bitecofer, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University joins Les Sinclair to discuss the impacts and ramifications of Tuesday’s election.

Wednesday, November 7, 201811/07/2018

City Hosts Charlottesville Women & Minority Business Expo | Hollie Lee

Hollie Lee, Charlottesville’s Chief of Workforce Development Strategies, explains the Charlottesville Women & Minority Business Expo, which will be held Thursday, November 8th from 10:00am until 1:00pm at Jefferson School City Center Carver Recreation Center in downtown Charlottesville. More info : www.charlottesville.org/minoritybusinessprogram.

Tuesday, November 6, 201811/06/2018

Election Insight | Rachel Bitecofer

Rachel Bitecofer, Ph.D. Assistant Director, Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University joins Les Sinclair to discuss election…

Monday, November 5, 201811/05/2018

There are increased dangers with the return to Daylight Saving Time | AAA’s Martha Meade

AAA-Mid-Atlantic’s Martha Meade, Manager of Public & Government Affairs, chats with Les Sinclair about the hazards that come with the return to Standard Time. Namely, sun-glare in the morning and darkness earlier in the afternoon.

Monday, November 5, 201811/05/2018

Two Constitutional Amendments are on the Nov 6 Ballot | Del. David Toscano

Delegate David Toscano speaks to Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about the two amendments to Virginia’s Constitution that are on the ballot on November 6, 2018.

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