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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.

Thursday, August 9, 201808/09/2018

The Rutherford Institute is Disturbed Over the Government Lockdown of Charlottesville | John Whitehead

John Whitehead of The Rutherford Inst. discusses with Les Sinclair the possible civil liberty infractions that may arise from the City Government’s lockdown of Charlottesville for the August 12 anniversary.

Thursday, August 9, 201808/09/2018

Have Race Relations Worsened? | Kyle Kondik

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball University of Virginia Center for Politics, explains the numbers in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll done in partnership with UVA Center for Politics to Les Sinclair.

Wednesday, August 8, 201808/08/2018

What Albemarle Residents Need to Know | Madeline Curott

Madeline J. Curott, Communications Coordinator for County of Albemarle recaps today’s press conference declaring a state of emergency in our area. She also covers what Albemarle County residents need to know.

Wednesday, August 8, 201808/08/2018

Virginian’s are #1 at using their vacation days | Tammy Arnette

AAA-Mid-Atlantic’s Tammy Arnette joins Les Sinclair to talk about summer-time gasoline prices and Virginian’s propensity to get more and use their vacation days.

Tuesday, August 7, 201808/07/2018

IIHS Tests driver assistance features | David Zuby

David Zuby, IIHS EVP and Chief Research Officer, details the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s latest findings on driver assistance features, with Les Sinclair.

Tuesday, August 7, 201808/07/2018

Documenting Hate: Charlottesville on PBS’s Frontline | A.C. Thompson

A.C. Thompson is a staff reporter with ProPublica, talks with Les Sinclair about the collaboration with Frontline on their pice tonight at 10pm titled: Documenting Hate Charlottesville.

Tuesday, August 7, 201808/07/2018

Kroger Gives Big to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Karen Ratzlaff

Karen Ratzlaff, with Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, joins Les Sinclair with details about the big donation from Kroger Food Stores to the non-profit feeding the hungry organization.

Monday, August 6, 201808/06/2018

Free Dental Day at Crozet Blue Ridge Dental | Dr. Nick Minutella

Crozet Blue Ridge Dental & Charlottesville Oral Surgery are hosting a FREE “Dental Day” on August 11 at the CBRD office in Crozet. They’ll be offering free care for those in need, on a first-come-first-serve basis. More info: https://www.cbrdental.com/

Monday, August 6, 201808/06/2018

Dog Respiratory Illness Rampantly Spreading | Emily Gordon

Emily Gordon, with Autumn Trails Veterinary Center, explains, to Les Sinclair, what’s going on with the respiratory dog illness that’s prevalent in our community.

Monday, August 6, 201808/06/2018

What Accreditation Means to the Senior Center and our Community | Enid Krieger & Paul Jacob

Enid Krieger – co-chair of the Center’s Accreditation Task Force and Paul Jacob also co-chair of Accreditation Task Force discuss with Les Sinclair what accreditation means to the Senior Center and our community as a whole.

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