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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, January 5, 201801/05/2018

Les Sinclair & Dori Zook | Top Soundbites of 2017

WINA’s Dori Zook, joins “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” to run through the Top Soundbites of 2017.  

Friday, January 5, 201801/05/2018

Rick Britton | Benedict Arnold – Today in Virginia History

Historian Rick Britton talks with Les Sinclair about Benedict Arnold TODAY IN VIRGINIA HISTORY. January 5, 2017.

Friday, January 5, 201801/05/2018

Michelle Westbay | Extreme Blood Platelets Shortage in Virginia

Michelle Westbay with Virginia Blood Services discusses the extreme shortage in platelets here in the Commonwealth of Virginia. http://www.vablood.org/contact-us/donor-centers/

Thursday, January 4, 201801/04/2018

Patrick Webb | Cville Buffalo Bills Fans Support Good Cause.

Patrick Webb with local Buffalo Bills Fan Club, talks with Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now about their plans for…

Thursday, January 4, 201801/04/2018

Clara Belle Wheeler | Random Draw for VA House Dist. 94

Clara Belle Wheeler, Vice-Chair of the Virginia State board of Elections, addresses the importance of this historic event in the…

Thursday, January 4, 201801/04/2018

Geoffrey Skelley | Virginia Politics

Geoffrey Skelley, Associate Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Media Relations Coordinator, University of Virginia Center for Politics discuss with Les…

Thursday, January 4, 201801/04/2018

Dr. Steve Gunther | New Sentara MJH Sports Medicine Center

Dr. Steve Gunther, medical director for the Sentara Sports Medicine Center, talks with Les Sinclair about the new facility on…

Thursday, January 4, 201801/04/2018

Rosalyn Schmitt | Albemarle Schools Seeks Planning Advisory Committee Applications

Rosalyn Schmitt, Director of Budget and Planning for the school division, discusses with Les Sinclair the process to apply for Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee.

Wednesday, January 3, 201801/03/2018

Julie McClain-Downy | Banner Year Ahead for Women in Politics

Julie McClain-Downy, National Director of Campaign Communications for EMILY’s List, chats with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about the…

Wednesday, January 3, 201801/03/2018

Rick Siebert | Cville Parking Meter Pilot Program Ends

Charlottesville Parking Manager, Rick Siebert, discusses the end of the Charlottesville Parking Meter Pilot Program with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville…

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