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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.

Wednesday, May 24, 201705/24/2017

Dede Smith: Historic Resources Committee Meets on New Park Names

What should they rename the Lee and Jackson Parks downtown Charlottesville?  Dede Smith, on the Historic Resources Committee, talks with Les Sinclair about today’s meeting.

Wednesday, May 24, 201705/24/2017

Jason Fulton: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Jason Fulton, TJHD Environmental Health Specialist Senior, discusses the environmental hazards of swimming pools. Memorial Day is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week in Virginia.

Wednesday, May 24, 201705/24/2017

Jason Carol: VFW Memorial Day Services

The VFW Post 1827 Memorial Day services have been moved to the Sprint Pavilion. VFW Quartermaster Jason Carol, talks with Les Sinclair about the ceremony.

Wednesday, May 24, 201705/24/2017

Rebecca Kendall: Mental Health Awareness Month

Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition Coordinator, Rebecca Kendall discusses Mental Health Awareness Month with Les Sinclair and the premier of the new Help Happens Here public awareness campaign. For more information about the campaign, go to www.helphappenshere.org.

Tuesday, May 23, 201705/23/2017

Mark Hamrick: Nearly 3-in-4 U.S. adults have financial regrets

Bankrate.com’s Senior Economic Analyst, Mark Hamrick, discusses the latest findings show that nearly 3-in-4 U.S. adults have financial regrets…most on not saving for retirement earlier.

Tuesday, May 23, 201705/23/2017

Nikki Williams: Girl Scouts Need Your Help

Nikki Williams, CEO of Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, chats with Les Sinclair about the “Over the Edge” fundraiser and how you can help. They also need volunteers for the Girl Scouts. More info at http://www.gsvsc.org/

Tuesday, May 23, 201705/23/2017

Kate Acuff: Options for Yancey Elementary School

Kate Acuff, Albemarle School Board Chair talks with Les Sinclair about Thursday evening’s School Board public hearing on three possible options for Yancey Elementary School.

Monday, May 22, 201705/22/2017

Violet Crown Cinema’s Special Promotions

New General Manager, Steve Scruggs, and David Gil, Marketing Director of Charlottesville Violet Crown Cinema discuss the new Specialty Programming.

Friday, May 19, 201705/19/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 5/19/17.

Friday, May 19, 201705/19/2017

TRACEY GREENE: CBIC AWARDS GALA

Tracey Greene, Exec. Dir. of Charlottesville Business Innovation Council (CBIC) talks, with Les Sinclair, about the 2017 CBIC Awards Gala.

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