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.

Friday, November 11, 201611/11/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 11.11.16.

Friday, November 11, 201611/11/2016

News Man Rob Graham Retires

Longtime WINA News-man Rob Graham talks with Les Sinclair about his time at the station.

Friday, November 11, 201611/11/2016

The Super-moon on Monday Nov. 14.

Associate Professor, Ed Murphy, from University of Virginia Astronomy Dept., joins Les Sinclair to talk about The upcoming Super-moon and other celestial events.

Friday, November 11, 201611/11/2016

1804 ELECTION A LOT LIKE TODAY

Andra Watkins, author of Hard to Die—in which the mysterious fate of Theodosia Burr (Aaron Burr’s daughter) talks with Les Sinclair about her new book involving Theodosia Burr and how that time parallels the politics of 19th century American history to present day. The Jefferson/Burr election, is similar to the Trump/Clinton campaign.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

How to Be Inclusive After the Election

Todd Schenk, Asst. Prof. of the Urban Affairs and Planning Program at Virginia Tech, talks with Les Sinclair about how folks can find ways to empathize and understand others with a difference of an opinion.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

How is Donald Trump’s Victory Impacting the American Auto Industry?

Jeff Gilbert reports from CBS Radio Station WWJ, Detroit. He discusses Trumps possible impact on The auto industry on the business side and from the UAW side.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Sprint Pavilion Nov. 11

Patrick Kelly, Chairman, Veterans Day Committee for Charlottesville & Albemarle American Legion Post 74 Nov. 11 at the Sprint Pavilion starting at 11 a.m.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

Community Investment Collaborative to Host 5th Resource Fair on November 16th

The Community Investment Collaborative’s (CIC) President Stephen Davis, talks with Les Sinclair about the CIC hosting its fifth Resource Fair at CitySpace on Wednesday, November 16th from 12pm to 4pm. The Resource Fair will offer local entrepreneurs free individual consultations with attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, and marketing professionals.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

Toscano on Trump

The Democrats’ leader in the House of Delegates talks about the possibilities of a Trump Presidency on the ACA and give his thoughts, in general.

Thursday, November 10, 201611/10/2016

Record Smashing Virginia Film Festival

Jody Kielbasa, Vice Provost for the Arts at UVA and Director of the Virginia Film Festival, discusses the ongoing success of the event.

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