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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.

Friday, November 10, 201711/10/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending –11/10/17

Thursday, November 9, 201711/09/2017

Steve Layman & Scott Colley | Charlottesville Municipal Band

Steve Layman, Director, and Scott Colley, Trombone, join Les Sinclair to discuss the $500,000 matching grant for the Charlottesville Municipal…

Wednesday, November 8, 201711/08/2017

Margaret Fitch | Just Rewards at The Senior Center

Senior Center program coordinator, Margaret Fitch talks with Les Sinclair about JUST REWARDS – A FREE EVENT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS…

Wednesday, November 8, 201711/08/2017

Dr. Bob Roberts | What’s Next in Virginia Politics

Dr. Bob Roberts, Political Science Professor at James Madison University, talks with Les Sinclair about election result here in the…

Wednesday, November 8, 201711/08/2017

Herman Ellison | Small Farm Family Conference

Herman Ellison, State Statistician for USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, talks with Les Sinclair about the 2017 Small Family Farm Conference, here in Charlottesville. He also discusses the importance of the Census of Agriculture for Virginia.

Wednesday, November 8, 201711/08/2017

John Whitehead | TRI Challenges VA Police on Use of License Plate Readers

The Rutherford Institute’s John Whitehead, talks with Les Sinclair about the amicus brief regarding Neal v Fairfax County Police Department…

Tuesday, November 7, 201711/07/2017

John Kelly | The Long Road Home

John Kelly, talks with Les Sinclair about the 8-part scripted series, “The Long Road Home”, premiering tonight on National Geographic Channel.  There will also be a screening during the Virginia Film Festival.

Tuesday, November 7, 201711/07/2017

Northam & Gillespie | Running for Governor of Virginia

Les Sinclair spoke with Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie about what qualifications they would bring to the Governor’s office.

Tuesday, November 7, 201711/07/2017

Rosalyn Schmitt | Albemarle School’s Redistricting Committee Meeting

Rosalyn Schmitt, Albemarle County School’s Director of Budget and Planning, talks with Les Sinclair about the Citizen Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Agnor-Hurt Elementary School

Monday, November 6, 201711/06/2017

Rosanna Bencoach | What you NEED TO KNOW for election day

Rosanna Bencoach, General Registrar, City of Charlottesville, talks with Les Sinclair about what you need to know for Tuesday’s (11/7/17) election.

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