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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.

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