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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, September 8, 201709/08/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending– 9/8/2017

Friday, September 8, 201709/08/2017

Robert Roberts: Analysis of Charlottesville Statues and Recent Council Meeting.

Dr. Robert Roberts, Professor of Political Science at James Madison University, appears on “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” with analysis of the what to do with the statues and the recent City Council meeting.

Friday, September 8, 201709/08/2017

Dallas Simms: 2017 Adrenaline Film Project Submissions

Dallas Simms with Virginia Film Festival, speaks with “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” about the Adrenaline Film Project

Friday, September 8, 201709/08/2017

Test How Many Times Your Personal Info Has Been Exposed to Hackers

Equifax hack and what to do.

Friday, September 8, 201709/08/2017

Jeffery Richardson: New Albemarle County Executive

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors announces the appointment of Jeffrey Richardson as County Executive for Albemarle County effective on November 6, 2017. He joins Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now to talk about his new job.

Thursday, September 7, 201709/07/2017

Danny Van Clief: Solar to help power rural Central Virginia

Danny Van Clief, Chief Commercial Officer at Coronal Energy discusses the partnership with Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), to help power Central Virginia.

Thursday, September 7, 201709/07/2017

Terry Atwater : Memorial Blood Drive

Terry Atwater with Virginia Blood Services talks with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now” about the memorial blood drive VBS is hosting in honor of Heather and Troopers Jay Cullen and Berke Bates. The blood drive will be this Saturday at the Holiday Inn.

Thursday, September 7, 201709/07/2017

Meredith Woo: Sweet Briar Does a Reset

Meredith Woo, President of Sweet Briar College, discusses with “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” the reset for academics and tuition at the all women’s college.

Tuesday, September 5, 201709/05/2017

Jay James: Craig Littlepage Retires

WINA’s “Best Seat In the House” host, Jay James, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the retirement of UVA’s Athletic Director Craig Littlepage.

Tuesday, September 5, 201709/05/2017

Rick Siebert: Charlottesville’s New Parking System Takes Effect Today

Rick Siebert, Charlottesville Parking Manager, talks about the new parking meters program in the City of Charlottesville on it’s launch day. More info: www.charlottesville.org/parking

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