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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.

Friday, June 22, 201806/22/2018

HAM Radio Field Day This Weekend | Ed Berkowitz

Ed Berkowitz,, immediate past president of AARC (Albemarle Armature Radio Club) , talks with Les Sinclair about the HAM Radio Field Day 2018, 24-hours starting June 23 at 2PM.

Thursday, June 21, 201806/21/2018

Gerrymandering in Virginia | Liz White

One Virginia 2021 Deputy Director Liz White talks with Les Sinclair about the issue of gerrymandering in Virginia and explains how you can help, if inclined do do so.

Thursday, June 21, 201806/21/2018

Bills Carried by Delegate David Toscano Signed by Governor | David Toscano

Governor Northam was in Charlottesville today (6/21/18) to sign two pieces of public safety legislation carried by state Delegate and…

Thursday, June 21, 201806/21/2018

$100,000 Lottery Ticket in Charlottesville set to expire | John Hagerty

John Hagerty from Virginia Lottery talks with Les Sinclair about the three Virginia Lottery tickets that may soon expire: two worth $100,000 and one worth $50,000. One sold at Kroger, Rio Hill, in Charlottesville.

Wednesday, June 20, 201806/20/2018

Virginia Pollinator Week | Elaine Lidholm

Elaine Lidholm with Virginia Dept. of Agriculture. and Consumer Services, talks with Les Sinclair about the importance of honeybees and other pollinators, and how you can become a beekeeper.

Tuesday, June 19, 201806/19/2018

Scams targeting businesses | BBB’s Barry N. Moore

Barry N. Moore, President & CEO of Better Business Bureau of Central Virginia, details the latest scams targeting small businesses in our area, and explains what you can do about them.

Tuesday, June 19, 201806/19/2018

Space Force | Bill Harwood.

CBS Space Analyst Bill Harwood chats with Les Sinclair about the President’s proposal for a new Space Force

Tuesday, June 19, 201806/19/2018

Giant Hogweed in Virginia | Jordan Metzgar

Jordan Metzgar, curator of Virginia Tech’s Massey Herbarium, talks with Les Sinclair about the Giant Hogweed.

Friday, June 15, 201806/15/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–6/15/18

Friday, June 15, 201806/15/2018

The Value of Good Dads | W. Bradford Wilcox

Author and Sociologist at University of Virginia, W. Bradford Wilcox, talks with Les Sinclair about the value of good dads in our families, and society.

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A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops to the nation's capital. But the ruling is unlikely to be the final word by the courts, the president or local leaders in the contentious duel over the federal district.

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Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign

Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.