Charlottesville Right Now

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, December 22, 201612/22/2016

Proof: Gratitude is good for you!

Professor John Nezlek, from the College of William & Mary, chats with Les Sinclair, from Warsaw, on his latest research findings. They show that feelings of gratitude improve one’s sense of well-being.

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

Bundle up with Books Event

Rebecca Flowers, with Charlottesville City Books on Bikes, talks with Les Sinclair about the winter event Bundle up with Books event.

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

Give the Gift of Life…Give Blood

Terry Atwater, chats with Les Sinclair about Virginia Blood Service needing your help for the holidays.

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

Beware of Credit Card Skimmers

Lt Steve Upman, discusses with Les Sinclair the multiple incidents of credit card skimmers in our area. Here’s what you need to know.

Monday, December 19, 201612/19/2016

UVA Researchers Discover New Type of Immune Cell

UVA Researcher, Sachin Gadani, talks with Les Sinclair about the new discovery of a new cell that plays an important role in immunology.

Friday, December 16, 201612/16/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 12/16/16.

Friday, December 16, 201612/16/2016

Biggest Travel Season Ever

Martha Meade with AAA- Mid-Atlantic discusses the travel season with Les Sinclair, what you can expect while traveling this holiday season and what to expect at the gas pump too.

Friday, December 16, 201612/16/2016

How to care for pets in cold weather.

Whitney Kenerly, Advancement Coordinator with Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, talks with Les Sinclair about how you can help care for your animals when it’s bitterly cold.

Wednesday, December 14, 201612/14/2016

How to Combat Fake News

Nicole Hemmer, assistant professor of presidential studies at UVA’s Miller Center, discusses with Les Sinclair about how “fake news” is not new to us and what we can do to combat it.

Wednesday, December 14, 201612/14/2016

4 Ingredient Cookbook

Nancy S. Hughes, author of “The 4 Ingredient Cookbook”, chats with Les Sinclair about the need for diabetes-friendly meals and how to make them simply.

Latest Stories

1 day ago in National

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

Looking back, gubernatorial candidate Dean Roy says his political ambitions started in the eighth grade. And by that he means, last year. After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea

Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

After a two-month absence sparked by her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction, Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's "Today" show next month, saying in an interview that aired Friday "joy will be my protest."

2 days ago in Sports

Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’

Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.

2 days ago in Sports

March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game

Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.