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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.

Tuesday, March 14, 201703/14/2017

What’s the Cold Weather’s Impact on Crops

Elaine Lidholm with Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, talks with Les Sinclair about how the cold weather may impact the Virginia crops later this year.

Tuesday, March 14, 201703/14/2017

MAAP2Health Unveiled

Rebecca Schmidt, TJHD Population Health Manager, talks with Les Sinclair about the unveiling of the Community Health Improvement Plan on March 8th.

Monday, March 13, 201703/13/2017

VHHA’s Statement on American Health Care Act

Julian Walker with Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association talks with Les Sinclair about the concerns the organization has with the new AHCA, including Medicaid Equity, Safety Net Funding for Non-Expansion State and Proposed Tax Credits.

Monday, March 13, 201703/13/2017

North Korea and Nuclear Coercion.

Dr. Todd Sechser, co-author of “Nuclear Weapons and Coercive Diplomacy” from Cambridge University Press talks with Les Sinclair about nuclear threats out of North Korea and Russia.

Friday, March 10, 201703/10/2017

Mark Lorenzoni on Upcoming Area Races

Thursday, March 9, 201703/09/2017

Warm, Demanding Teachers Help Students, Especially African-Americans

Lia Sanilos, from Curry School of education at The University of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about their new study showing students, especially African-Americans, thrive with warm, yet demanding teachers.

Thursday, March 9, 201703/09/2017

Ned Gallaway Announces Candidacy for Albemarle Co. Supervisor

Ned Gallaway, former chair of the Albemarle County School Board, announces his candidacy for the Rio District seat on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. He discusses with Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now.

Thursday, March 9, 201703/09/2017

30th Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Dates

VFF Director and UVA Vice Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa, talks with Les Sinclair about the event.

Wednesday, March 8, 201703/08/2017

Big Read Author of “Silver Sparrow” Tayari Jones

Tayari Jones, the author of this year’s Big Read, talks with Les Sinclair about the book “Silver Sparrow” and her upcoming visits to Northside Library and the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center on March 17 and 18.

Tuesday, March 7, 201703/07/2017

Angela Lynn Announces Candidacy for 25th Dist.

Angela Lynn announces her candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 25th District.

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