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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.

Thursday, June 7, 201806/07/2018

Monticello’s 6 New Exhibits | Niya Bates

Les Sinclair is joined by Niya Bates, Public Historian of Slavery and African American Life at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation

Thursday, June 7, 201806/07/2018

How Much Do You Need To Retire | Taylor Tepper

Bankrate.com’s Taylor Tepper discusses the importance of understanding how much you need to retire.

Wednesday, June 6, 201806/06/2018

Better Business Challenge | Teri Kent

Teri Kent, Charlottesville Climate Collaborative, discusses the Better Business Challenge with Les Sinclair.

Wednesday, June 6, 201806/06/2018

400 Years of Virginia in 2019 | Kathy Spangler

Kathy Spangler who is the Executive Director for the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution campaign run by the Commonwealth of Virginia discusses, with Les Sinclair, the Virginia Trails app and other activities planned to celebrate the Commonwealth.

Wednesday, June 6, 201806/06/2018

Lyme Disease On the Rise | Brandon Jutras

Brandon Jutras, a Lyme disease researcher in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, talks with Les Sinclair about myths and realities of Lyme disease and tick propagation.

Tuesday, June 5, 201806/05/2018

Charlottesville Civilian Review Board Chosen | Jeff Fogel

Local Attorney, Jefferey Fogel joins Les Sinclair to discuss the Charlottesville Civilian Review Board that will oversee the police department.…

Tuesday, June 5, 201806/05/2018

The Virginia Festival of the Book, now accepting submissions for 2019 | Sarah Lawson

Sarah Lawson, Assistant Director of Virginia Center for the Book, talks with Les Sinclair about submitting a work for the 2019 Festival.

Tuesday, June 5, 201806/05/2018

Safe Summer Swimming | Jason Fulton

Jason Fulton, TJHD Environmental Health Specialist Senior, discusses the environmental hazards of swimming pools..

Monday, June 4, 201806/04/2018

BRAFB Summer Food Service Program : Abena Foreman-Trice

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s, Abena Foreman-Trice talks with Les Sinclari about Summer Food Service Program.

Monday, June 4, 201806/04/2018

Virginia’s 5th Congressional District Republican Candidate Denver Riggleman

Denver Riggleman is a former Air Force Intelligence Officer, successful owner of multiple small businesses, including Silverback Distillery, and consultant for the Pentagon, and Candidate for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District joins Les Sinclair to discuss his candidacy.

Latest Stories

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Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Travis Kelce plans to decide on retirement after the season, wants to give Chiefs time to prepare

Four-time All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce plans to wait until after the season to make a decision on retirement, though he did say Friday that he wants to make that decision early enough that the Kansas City Chiefs have time to prepare for the future.

2 days ago in Entertainment

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars

"KPop Demon Hunters" is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.

2 days ago in National

A federal judge blocked Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren’t leaving just yet

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.

3 days ago in Entertainment

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.