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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.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

Thanksgiving and Wine

Market St. Wine Shops, Robert Harllee, has advice on wines for holiday and thanksgiving dining and desserts.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

Legendary Local Photographer Retires

Jim Carpenter, longtime and award winning, local photographer, is retiring. He sits down with Les Sinclair.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

From Homeless to Entrepreneurs

Becky Blanton, discuss the program to help give homeless people the skills and confidence to get off the streets and start their own business.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

The Greek Fest is Friday

Mary Ann Bournos, talks with Les Sinclair about the Greek Fest Bake Sale, Luncheon and Dinner, Friday from 10a-8pm at the Greek Orthodox Hellenic Center.

Wednesday, November 16, 201611/16/2016

Health System Share Best Practices

Richard Shannon, MD, EVP for health affairs at UVA and chair of the Health Employer Exchange Oversight Committee talks with Les Sinclair about the Health Employer Exchange meeting Thursday at the Boar’s Head Inn.

Tuesday, November 15, 201611/15/2016

All Invited to College Week at Albemarle High School

Chris Lennon, School Counselor at A.H.S. talks about two evening sessions that are open to all local parents and students: Wednesday, November 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cafeteria, Thursday, November 17, 6 to 8 p.m., Rooms 104 and 105.

Tuesday, November 15, 201611/15/2016

Thomas Jefferson Quotes Offend Some at the University He Founded

Scott Harrop, UVA lecturer who teaches courses on recent revolutions, discusses the criticism of UVA President Sullivan for quoting the Universities founder, Thomas Jefferson.

Tuesday, November 15, 201611/15/2016

Health Care: Antibiotics and Elections

Julian Walker, Vice President of Communications, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association discusses with Les Sinclair about Antibiotic Stewardship News Conference and how the election results might affect health care.

Monday, November 14, 201611/14/2016

Great American Smokeout

Kathryn Whitestone, with TJHD, talks about Thursday’s Great American Smoke Out.

Monday, November 14, 201611/14/2016

Demonstration Supporting Dakota Pipeline

Kirk Bowers, Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, talks with Les Sinclair about the demonstration scheduled for Nov. 15 at 4:30 at the Freedom of Speech Wall downtown Charlottesville.

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