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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 17, 201810/17/2018
U.S.D.O.E awards Virginia Tech an electric vehicle cybersecurity grant | Ryan Gerdes.
Ryan Gerdes, assistant professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, discusses the grant with Les Sinclair on ‘Charlottesville Right Now”
Wednesday, October 17, 201810/17/2018
Albemarle Co. Schools Gets New Cheif Tech Officer. | Dr. Clare Keiser
Dr. Clare Keiser, ACPS Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Organizational Development and Human Resources Leadership talks with Les Sinclair about Dr. Christine Diggs the division’s new Chief Technology Officer.
Tuesday, October 16, 201810/16/2018
“The Wolves” kicks off the UVA Drama Season | Director, Amanda McRaven
The UVA Department of Drama will launch its 2018-2019 season with Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play The Wolves, which will open on October 18 at the Ruth Caplin Theatre. Les Sinclair speaks with Director, Amanda McRaven about the show.
Tuesday, October 16, 201810/16/2018
Study: How Area Organizations Manage Cybersecurity. | Lorri Haney
Lorri Haney, with Advanced Network Systems, Inc, discusses with Les Sinclair the benchmark study, which explores how local organizations respond to evolving cyber threats as well as beliefs and perceptions about cybersecurity, will help the Chamber identify regional trends, priorities and challenges. The survey ends Oct. 18.
Tuesday, October 16, 201810/16/2018
World Food Day | BRAFB Michael McKee
Michael McKee, CEO of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, talks with Les Sinclair about food insecurity in our area. You can help : https://www.brafb.org/
Tuesday, October 16, 201810/16/2018
Local Earthquake Drill Thursday (10/18) | Alison Farole
Allison Farole, Emergency Management Coordinator for Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle & Emergency Communications Center, talks with Les Sinclair about the 2018 Great Southeast Shakeout Earthquake Drill happening on Thursday.
Monday, October 15, 201810/15/2018
Changes to the ACA | Ian Dixon & Sara Stovall
Ian Dixon & Sara Stovall with Local advocacy group Charlottesville for Reasonable Health Insurance (CRHI) warn ACA participants to do their due diligence for the 2019 ACA programs. Open enrollment is 11/1-12/15/18.
Monday, October 15, 201810/15/2018
Feeding Florida after Hurricane Michael | Tom Powell
Tom Powell, Founder Toy Lift Charities, talks with Les Sinclair about the plan to head to Florida to feeding Rescue…
Friday, October 12, 201810/12/2018
Top 5 Soundbites of the Week
WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–10/12/18




