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Join NewsRadio WINA’s Courteney Stuart weekdays for the news and newsmakers of the day.
Wednesday, September 5, 201809/05/2018
New Concussion Guidelines for Kids | Dr. Robert O’Connor
Talking with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now”, Robert E. O’Connor, MD, chair of UVA’s Department of Emergency Medicine, is one of the authors of the CDC Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children, published 9/4/18 in the scientific journal JAMA Pediatrics. According to the CDC, the new guideline is based on the most comprehensive review of the science on pediatric mTBI, covering 25 years of research.
Wednesday, September 5, 201809/05/2018
ALL AREA LOCALITIES INCREASE RETAIL SALES | Phil Sparks
Phil Sparks, Interim President of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, discusses the continued economic growth in retail sales in our area, with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now”.
Wednesday, September 5, 201809/05/2018
Virginia’s Population Pyramid | Shonel Sen
Shonel Sen, Research and Policy Analyst with Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at University of Virginia talks with Les Sinclair about what’s outstanding and notable about the Cooper Center’s Population Pyramid tool.
Wednesday, September 5, 201809/05/2018
7th annual Cville Pride Festival & Pride Week | Amy-Sarah Marshall
Cville Pride president, Amy-Sarah Marshall, discusses Cville Pride Festival and Pride week with “Charlottesville Right Now’s” Les Sinclair. They also touch on the state of LGBTQ community today, locally and in our Country.
Tuesday, September 4, 201809/04/2018
REAL ID coming to DMV | Brandy Brubaker
Beginning October 1, DMV will offer Virginians the option to upgrade their current Virginia driver’s license or ID to a REAL ID compliant credential. Brandy Brubaker with Virginia DMV discusses the details with Les Sinclair.
Tuesday, September 4, 201809/04/2018
Amazon crosses the Trillion Dollar Threshold | Larry Magid
Amazon has crossed the 1-trillion dollar mark. Amazon is now the second publicly traded company whose worth requires 12-zeros. CBS…
Tuesday, September 4, 201809/04/2018
Active Aging Week | Elly Tucker
Elly Tucker with Be Moved, a Certified Artistry Dance Instructor, talks with Les Sinclair about Active Aging Week, the joy of sharing dance, and the Senior Center’s Active Aging Fair, Sept. 28th
Tuesday, September 4, 201809/04/2018
In The Pink Tennis Tournament | Bonnie Hagerman and Amy Nolasco
In The Pink Tennis Tournament co-chairs, Bonnie Hagerman and Amy Nolasco talk with Les Sinclair about the fundraising and the tournament.
Tuesday, September 4, 201809/04/2018
Dori Zook on Jeff Winders Conviction.
WINA’s Dori Zook discusses with Les Sinclair Jeff Winder conviction of misdemeanor assault and battery for punching Jason Kessler in the back of the head, he decided to appeal.
He lost his appeal this afternoon, but the jury gave him zero time and a $1 fee.
Friday, August 31, 201808/31/2018
Top 5 Soundbites of the Week
WINA’s Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending August 31, 2018
