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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.

Wednesday, August 23, 202308/23/2023

Ranked Choice Voting Explained with Nick Co | CRN

Nick Co with Veterans for Political Innovation explains ranked choice voting and why he believes it could save American democracy.

Wednesday, August 23, 202308/23/2023

Back to School and More with Richard DiCiccio and Catie Ratliff | CRN

C-VILLE Weekly Editor Richard DiCiccio and reporter Catie Ratliff discuss what’s next for Swannanoa after Phil Dulaney’s death, the Fire…

Tuesday, August 22, 202308/22/2023

The Latest from City Council with Juan Diego Wade | CRN

Charlottesville Vice Mayor Juandiego Wade discusses rank choice voting, concerns about the draft zoning ordinance, and developments at the botanical…

Tuesday, August 22, 202308/22/2023

The First Republican Debate with Bob Roberts | CRN

JMU political analyst Bob Roberts discusses the first Republican debate, the competing interview between former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson…

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Tuesday, August 22, 202308/22/2023

Ongoing CASPCA Concerns with Hope Szczyglinski | CRN

Former CASPCA volunteer Hope Szczyglinski discusses her recent resignation over ongoing poor conditions for the animals at the shelter including…

Monday, August 21, 202308/21/2023

Short-Term Rentals, Ranked Choice Voting and More with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Infocville.com founder Sean Tubbs discusses the potential elimination of short-term rentals in the city, a presentation on rank choice voting,…

Monday, August 21, 202308/21/2023

Concerns with the School Renaming Process with Chuck Moran | CRN

Chuck Moran, great nephew of Burnley-Moran Elementary School namesake Sarepta Moran, shares his ongoing concerns about the city’s school renaming…

Friday, August 18, 202308/18/2023

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week with Dori Zook | CRN

WINA’s Dori Zook rounds up the top five soundbites of the week.

Friday, August 18, 202308/18/2023

Noodles and Tacos with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29.com founder Simon Davidson raves about Vu Noodles and celebrates the opening of a second Brazos Tacos location at Barracks…

Friday, August 18, 202308/18/2023

Updates on Mail Stoppage and the Virginia Crime Lab | CRN

Courteney Stuart gives updates on a mail stoppage on Old Lynchburg Road and allegations of wrongdoing at the Virginia Department…

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Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta from NFL’s Browns to run baseball operations, AP source says

The Colorado Rockies are hiring Paul DePodesta of "Moneyball" fame from the NFL's Cleveland Browns to run baseball operations, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November

The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump's administration until Friday to make the payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, though it's unlikely the 42 million Americans — about 1 in 8 — will see the money on the debit cards they use for groceries that quickly.

19 hours ago in Entertainment

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit.