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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, December 9, 201612/09/2016

Rick Britton on History

Today, historian Rick Britton talks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, with Les Sinclair.

Friday, December 9, 201612/09/2016

UVA, Darden, Dominion Virginia Power Launch Solar Partnership

Donald Sundgren, Associate Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer for UVA, talks with Les Sinclair about the partnership between UVA, Darden, Dominion Virginia Power. The agreement, announced Friday, helps UVA achieve key sustainability targets, while expanding Dominion’s renewable energy initiatives.

Friday, December 9, 201612/09/2016

New Data Shows Virginia’s Hospitals Face Financial Challenges

James B. “Jay” Andrews III (Jay Andrews), VHHA Vice President of Financial Policy, talks about the data revealing Virginia’s hospitals financial challenges.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

Tailgate and Donate Blood Drive is Sunday

Lee Silver, Founder of the Silver Lining Blood Drive, talks with Les Sinclair about the event and how you can get involved with the Dec. 11th Tailgate and Donate Blood Drive event.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

$1 Million Expansion in Greene County

Alan Yost, Greene County’s Director of Economic Development & Tourism, talks with Les Sinclair about the $1 million dollar expansion in Greene Co.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

AUTO NEWS: IIHS 2017 TOP SAFETY PICKS

Russ Rader, of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, talks with Les Sinclair about their list of the safest vehicles for 2017 which is out today.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

The Financial Impact of the Election

Americans are divided on the financial impact of the Presidential election. With 4 in 10 believing their finances will not be affected. Mark Hamrick of Bankrate.com talks with Les Sinclair about the findings.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

94th Season Holiday Concert is Sunday

Municipal Band of Charlottesville is holding their Holiday Concert on December 11 at 3:30 pm at Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center at CHS. Steve Layman Band Director chats with Les Sinclair about the event.

Thursday, December 8, 201612/08/2016

Shop to Stop Hunger Event Thursday

WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with those participating in the Shop to Stop Hunger event at Kroger, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care. Hunter Wyant, Clayton Stiver, Sasha Farmer, and Michael Guthrie all participated and raised money and food for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.

Tuesday, December 6, 201612/06/2016

Rolling Stone Challenging Verdict in Eramo Case

Legal expert and local attorney, Scott Goodman, talks with Les Sinclair about the latest in the Eramo v Rolling Stone lawsuit. Rolling Stone Magazine is appealing the decision and asking the judge to overturn a jury’s verdict.

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