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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, January 27, 201701/27/2017

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 1/27/17.

Friday, January 27, 201701/27/2017

National School Choice Week

Shelby Doyle, Director of Communications and External Relations for National School Choice Week, discusses with Les Sinclair what School Choice Week is about. National School Choice Week 2017 (January 22-28).

Friday, January 27, 201701/27/2017

Saturday is Data Privacy Day

Computer expert, Phil Jaderborg, of PJ Networks, joins Les Sinclair with advice on how to better lock down your information.

Friday, January 27, 201701/27/2017

City Councilor Bob Fenwick Will Vote for Statue Removal

Charlottesville City Councilor, Bob Fenwick, talks with Les Sinclair about his decision to vote for the removal of the statue from Lee Park.

Thursday, January 26, 201701/26/2017

Fogel Announces Candidacy for Commonwealth Attorney

Local attorney, Jeffery Fogel, announces his candidacy for the position of Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Charlottesville.

Thursday, January 26, 201701/26/2017

Entrance to Sams Club from Berkmar Drive Will Be Permanently Closed on Friday

VDOT’s Lou Hatter, talks with Les Sinclair about Friday’s closing of the entrance to Sams Club from Berkmar Drive. He also provides an update on the progress of the Bermar Drive Ext. Project.

Thursday, January 26, 201701/26/2017

Cville TimeBank Expands Into Crozet

Kathy Kildea, President of the Cville TimeBank, talks with Les Sinclair about the organization and the expansion.

Thursday, January 26, 201701/26/2017

UVA School of Law Clinic Case Could Have Impact on Class Actions, Collective Bargaining, and Employee’s Rights.

Can a company force employees abide by an arbitration agreement that bars them from pursuing work-related claims collectively? Daniel R. Ortiz is a Professor of Law and Director of the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic talks with Les Sinclair about the Epic Systems Inc. v. Lewis case.

Tuesday, January 24, 201701/24/2017

Rising Interest Rates Concerning in 2017

Greg McBride CFA, Cheif Financial Anaylist with Bankrate.com talks about the feelings of financial security dipping at the start of the New Year.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/consumer-index/financial-security-charts-0117.aspx

Tuesday, January 24, 201701/24/2017

First Full Week of General Assembly Short Session is Complete

Del. David Toscano recaps the week with Les Sinclair and previews what he hopes to accomplish in this session.

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