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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.

Wednesday, September 20, 201709/20/2017

Alan Yost: Virginia Clay Festival

Alan Yost, Greene County Director of Economic Development & Tourism, talks with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about the Virginia Clay Festival, this weekend (September 23 & 24, 2017) in Stanardsville.

Wednesday, September 20, 201709/20/2017

Chip Boyles: Rt. 29/Hydraulic Small Area Plan Presented Wednesday

Chip Boyles, Director of Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission, discusses with “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” the Regional Transportation Partnership

Wednesday, September 20, 201709/20/2017

William T. Coles : Deal with “The More” Regarding Lee Statue

Superintendent William T. Coles, joins “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” to discuss his reasoning that the Charlottesville statues should be left alone.

Tuesday, September 19, 201709/19/2017

UVA President-Elect’s 5 Essential Questions of Life

It’s been viewed more than 8 million times

Tuesday, September 19, 201709/19/2017

Alexis Mason & Zoe Padron : Workshops This Saturday for K-12 Girls Focusing on Tech Gender Gap

Alexis Mason, one of the event organizers and the gifted resource teacher at Albemarle High School and Zoe Padron, the gifted resource teacher at Western Albemarle High School.

Tuesday, September 19, 201709/19/2017

Scott Goodman: Legality of Shrouding City Statues

Legal Expert Scott Goodman joins Les Sinclair to explain the legality around the shrouding and the removal of Charlottesville City Lee and Jackson statues.

Monday, September 18, 201709/18/2017

Caroline Emerson: United Way Day of Caring

The United Way Day of Caring is held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Caroline Emerson, Vice-President of Community Engagement, talks with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about the event

Monday, September 18, 201709/18/2017

Rebecca Ragsdale: Public Input Residential Transient Occupancy in Albemarle County

Rebecca Ragsdale, Albemarle County senior permit planner, talks with Les Sinclair about Albemarle County is evaluating zoning ordinances as it relates to Residential Transient Occupancy, more commonly known as Accessory Tourist Lodging, Bed and Breakfasts, AirBnB, Homestay, or Short-term Rentals. As part of this process, the County is seeking input from residents, businesses, and property owners.

Monday, September 18, 201709/18/2017

Morgan Guyer: Veterans Day Essay Contest

Morgan Guyer Assistant Director of Education Virginia War Memorial, discusses their Second Annual Veteran’s Day Essay Contest. Deadline for Middle and High Schoolers is October 20, 2017.

Monday, September 18, 201709/18/2017

Doug Smith: Constitution Day

Doug Smith, Montpelier’s VP for the Center for the Constitution, talks with Les Sinclair about the importance of the Constitution, then and now, as well as, James Madison’s role,

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