Charlottesville Right Now

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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.

Monday, September 25, 201709/25/2017

Rachel Bitecofer: New Poll Shows Virginia Democrats in Good Position Right Now

Rachel Bitecofer, Asst. Dir. of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University, details the latest political poll on “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair”

Monday, September 25, 201709/25/2017

Danyelle Collins: Martha’s Market this weekend

Danyelle Collins, the chairperson for Martha’s Market, discusses the event with Les Sinclair.

Monday, September 25, 201709/25/2017

Allison Farole: Crash Drill at Charlottesville Airport

Allison Farole, Emergency Management Coordinator Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle discuss the mock plane crash, that took place over the weekend, at the Charlottesville Airport.

Friday, September 22, 201709/22/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending–9/22/17

Friday, September 22, 201709/22/2017

Louis Nelson: Dialogues on Race and Inequity at UVA

Louis Nelson, UVA’s Associate Provost for Outreach, talks with Les Sinclair about the Dialogues on Race and Inequity on the grounds of the University of Virginia.

Thursday, September 21, 201709/21/2017

Michael Guthrie: Analysis of the Local Real Estate Numbers

CEO and Managing Broker for Roy Wheeler Realty Co., Michael Guthrie, provides expert analysis on the state of the local real estate market

Thursday, September 21, 201709/21/2017

Mark Herring: VA’s A.G. sets Opioid Priorities

Attorney General Mark Herring, talks with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about his call for continued commitment to the opioid crisis. He outlines his priorities for enforcement, education and treatment initiatives.

Thursday, September 21, 201709/21/2017

Karen Dick: Foxfield Family Day Update

Karen Dick, of Foxfield, joins “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” to talk about the steeplechase races and the added activities that are taking place this Sunday.

Thursday, September 21, 201709/21/2017

Julian Walker: Graham-Cassidy legislation and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association

Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association talks with Les Sinclair about the VHHA’s preparation to the Graham-Cassidy legislation and more…

Wednesday, September 20, 201709/20/2017

Greg McBride: FED offloading $4.5 trillion in bonds

Greg McBride CFA, Chief Financial Analyst with Bankrate.com talks with Les Sinclair about how the FED deciding to offload its $4.5 trillion in debts and leave interest rates alone may impact your bottom line.

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