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Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

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.

Thursday, June 8, 201706/08/2017

John Whitehead: Letter to local law enforcement

John Whitehead, of The Rutherford Institute appears on “Charlottesville Right Now with Les Sinclair” and explains the rationale behind the letter sent to Charlottesville Police Chief with regard to restraint and rising tensions in the community.

Wednesday, June 7, 201706/07/2017

Ross Mittiga: Climate Emergency Rally

Ross Mittiga  joins Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now to discuss the Climate Emergency Rally that’s happening tonight (6/7/17) at 7PM at the Free Speech Wall.

Wednesday, June 7, 201706/07/2017

Russ Rader: Used Autos for Teens

Russ Rader is the Senior Vice President, Communications for the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and joins Les Sinclair discussing the latest on safe used vehicles for teens

Tuesday, June 6, 201706/06/2017

Tammy Arnette: Synthetic Oil Offers Better Engine Protection

AA-Mid-Atlantic’s Tammy Arnette, talks with Les Sinclair about new research showing the benefits of synthetic over conventional oil. 

Tuesday, June 6, 201706/06/2017

Keir Zander CBIC

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Community Investment Collaborative’s (CIC) mission is to strengthen our community and contribute to economic development by fueling the success of under-resourced entrepreneurs through education, mentoring, micro-lending and networking. CIC will be hosting its sixth Resource Fair at CitySpace on Wednesday, June 7th from 12pm to 4pm. The Resource Fair will offer local entrepreneurs free individual consultations with attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, and marketing professionals.
The event is free and open to the public by appointment. For more information, contact Waverly Davis, waverly@cicville.org or 434-227-5657.

Tuesday, June 6, 201706/06/2017

Roy Hange: Peacebuilding in Charlottesville

Roy Hange, who teaches  Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University, discusses the discord in Charlottesville.
Article sighted in the discussion: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/what-richmond-has-gotten-right-about-interpreting-its-confederate-history-180963354

Thursday, June 1, 201706/01/2017

Bob Smerbeck: Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins

Senior Meteorologist Bob Smerbeck with Accuweather, talks with Les Sinclair about the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season

Thursday, June 1, 201706/01/2017

Vicki Shabo: VP of National Partnership for Women and families

Vicki Shabo, VP of National Partnership for Women and families, talks with Les Sinclair about the wage gap in the Commonwealth and it’s cost to Virginian women.

Thursday, June 1, 201706/01/2017

Mike Tidwell: Reaction to Trump withdrawing Nation from Climate Accord

Mike Tidwell, director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, talks about the organization’s reaction to President Trump’s withdraw from the Paris climate accord

Thursday, June 1, 201706/01/2017

Jeff Gilbert: The Latest Auto News

WWJ Radio’s Jeff Gilbert discusses the latest on the auto industry with Les Sinclair.

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