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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.

Monday, June 4, 201806/04/2018

Senior Center’s Financial Wellness Series | Jennifer Ayers & Jorgen Vik

Jennifer Ayers, Program Director, and Jorgen Vik, Financial Wellness Series facilitators (and financial expert!), join Les Sinclair to discuss the Financial Wellness Series set to help seniors increase their financial understanding, helping them become better stewards of their own resources.

Monday, June 4, 201806/04/2018

Virginia Women Veterans Summit | Jeb Hockman

Jeb Hockman Communications Manager Virginia Department of Veterans Services talks with Les Sinclair about the Virginia Women Veterans Summit June 14 & 15.

Monday, June 4, 201806/04/2018

Flood Update | Albemarle Fire & Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston

Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggelston, from a press conference earlier Monday with an update on the flood and the still missing person.

Friday, June 1, 201806/01/2018

Battle of Seven Pines | Historian Rick Britton

In this segment historian Rick Britton talks about Today in Virginia History: The biggest event on this day in Virginia…

Friday, June 1, 201806/01/2018

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–6/1/18

Friday, June 1, 201806/01/2018

VDOT Transportation Update | Lou Hatter

Lou Hatter, VDOT Spokesperson, gives Les Sinclair an update on the recent post storm and flooding roadwork that could impact your travels this weekend.

Friday, June 1, 201806/01/2018

Huricane Season Begins Today June 1 | VDEM’s Jeff Caldwell

Virginia Dept. of Emergency Management’s Jeff Caldwell joins Les Sinclair to talk about preparing for Virginia’s hurricane season.

Thursday, May 31, 201805/31/2018

Road Conditions After the Rain | Lou Hatter

VDOT’s Lou Hatter joins Les Sinclair to discuss the latest on the road conditions, especially Rt. 33 in Greene Co. remaining closed into Friday morning.

Thursday, May 31, 201805/31/2018

Wet Weather Information You Need | John Ferrick

AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist John Ferrick joins Les Sinclair to discuss the weather situation in our area. When will the wet weather abate and what impact may it have on our drought situation that was a concern during late winer & early spring.

Thursday, May 31, 201805/31/2018

A Mega Media Merger | Christopher Ali

Christopher Ali, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Media Studies at the University of Virginia parses out the possibilites and implications of a mega media merger of this kind between Comcast or Disney & 21st century Fox.

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