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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, April 17, 201704/17/2017

Earth Day Concert at Infinity Downs

Dave Frey is one of the founders of Lockn Festival, and he joins Les Sinclair to talk about a host of events coming to their grounds this year. Including “The Revivalists” on Earth Day (4/22/17)

Friday, April 14, 201704/14/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 4/14/17.

Friday, April 14, 201704/14/2017

Hometown Heroes Nominations Now Open

Attorney, David Irvin, with lawfirm Allen & Allen, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the 2017 Allen & Alllen Hometown Heroes Awards. Nominations are open and you can submit an entrant at www.allenandallen.com/hometown-heroes.

Thursday, April 13, 201704/13/2017

Boys and Girls Club expanding its Southwood operation

The Albemarle Supervisors have approved a special use permit that will let the Boys and Girls Club serve more children at the Southwood trailer park. James Pierce of the Boys and Girls Club talks with Les Sinclair bout the project.

Wednesday, April 12, 201704/12/2017

Undeveloped Land Near Wintergreen Resort For Sale

CEO and Managing Broker for Roy Wheeler Realty Co., Michael Guthrie, provides expert analysis about the possible major land deal near Wintergreen Resort.

Wednesday, April 12, 201704/12/2017

New Developments in Legal Battle of Eramo v Rolling Stone

Local Attorney and Legal Expert Scott Goodman provides analysis on the settlement of the Eramo v Rolling Stone legal fight.

Wednesday, April 12, 201704/12/2017

Visitors Bureau offers marketing funds.

Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau (CACVB) executive director, Kurt Burkhart talks with Les Sinclair about the new tourism marketing sponsorship grant program that’s now accepting applications.

Wednesday, April 12, 201704/12/2017

PVCC launches Network2Work app

Ridge Schuyler, PVCC’s dean of community self-sufficiency programs, who oversees Network2Work and is one of the founders of the Charlottesville Works Initiative.

Tuesday, April 11, 201704/11/2017

UVA has complaint filed against it for admission practices.

Author Jeff Thomas has filed a complaint against the University of Virginia for their admission practices. He spoke with WINA News.

Tuesday, April 11, 201704/11/2017

Albemarle County Seeks Input for New County Executive

As Albemarle County recruits for its next County Executive, the Board of Supervisors would like your input. Lee Catlin, Assistant County Executive, talks with Les Sinclair about how you can participate. To complete the anonymous survey by April 19, 2017.

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