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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, November 4, 201611/04/2016

TODAY IN VIRGINIA HISTORY

Historian Rick Britton joins Les Sinclair to tell us about Today in Virginia history. On November 4, 1737, Willian Anne Keppel, second earl of Albemarle, was named governor of Virginia by King George II of England.

Friday, November 4, 201611/04/2016

“The Rebound” at the Virginia Film Festival

Shaina Allen, director of the film,”The Rebound” chats with Les Sinclair on WINA about the movie during the Virginia Film Festival.

Friday, November 4, 201611/04/2016

The Virginia Film Festival

Les Sinclair is joined by John Kelly to talk about the Virginia Film Festival.

Friday, November 4, 201611/04/2016

Virginia Film Festival BEST OF FAVS PROGRAM at GMU.

Giovanna Chesler, of GMU, and filmakers Irem Dogancali, and Brandon Langford chat with Les Sinclair on WINA at the Virginia Film Festival about the BEST OF FAVS PROGRAM at GMU.

Friday, November 4, 201611/04/2016

“Driftwood” at the Virginia Film Festival

Film makers, Paul Taylor and Alex Megaro talk with Les Sinclair on WINA about their movie “Driftwood”, as they appeared at the Virginia Film Festival.

Thursday, November 3, 201611/03/2016

High Sodium Intake in Children is Concerning

Rita Smith, Registered Dietitian at Sentera/Martha Jefferson Hospital talks with Les Sinclair about the solution to high sodium intake for families.

Thursday, November 3, 201611/03/2016

Update: Eramo v Rolling Stone Magazine

WINA’s Dori Zook updates us from the courthouse where Eramo v. Rolling Stone Magazine jury is deliberating.

Thursday, November 3, 201611/03/2016

Virginia Film Office & Virginia Tourism Corp announced New Short Film Competition

Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office, talks with Les Sinclair about this new short film competition, inspired by the Virginia Screenwriting Competition.

Thursday, November 3, 201611/03/2016

Be Alert for Deer While Driving

Nelson Lafon, Deer Project Coordinator of Virginia Dept of Game and Inland Fisheries, recommends the following tips to avoid hitting deer.

Wednesday, November 2, 201611/02/2016

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ALBEMARLE CO. POLLS

Peter Wurzer, Chairman of Albemarle’s Electoral Board, talks with Les Sinclair, telling us in order to avoid long lines at the polls on Election Day, Albemarle County voters are encouraged to become aware of all the questions that will appear on the general election ballot and know how they plan to vote before arriving at the polls.

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