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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.

Tuesday, October 4, 201610/04/2016

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Sarah Ellis. Fundraising & Development Coordinator, joins Les Sinclair to talk about domestic violence and the vigil that took place on Monday (10/4/16)

Tuesday, October 4, 201610/04/2016

Voting Education and Restoration Assembly

Charlottesville City Mayor Mike Signer details what will happen at the assembly on Wednesday Oct. 5 at CitySpace. For more info: Call Paige Rice 434-970-3113 or email ricep@charlottesville.org

Monday, October 3, 201610/03/2016

How to Achieve an Age-Friendly Community

Peter Thompson, CEO of The Senior Center, discusses with Les Sinclair the new Charlottesville Area Alliance (working together for an age friendly community).

Monday, October 3, 201610/03/2016

Charlottesville Baby Expo Oct 8

Megan Haasnoot, with the Charlottesville Baby Expo, details the event to Les Sinclair.

Monday, October 3, 201610/03/2016

In Virginia, Clinton’s Lead Edges Up Post-Debate

Dr. Rachel Bitecofer, Assistant Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy, explains the latest survey showing support from Independents and Millennials is boosting Clinton’s poll numbers in the Commonwealth.

Friday, September 30, 201609/30/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 09/30/16

Friday, September 30, 201609/30/2016

CHO gets a Runway Rehab Project

Melinda Crawford, Exec. Dir. or Charlottesville Albemarle Airport explains how the Runway/Taxiway Rehabilitation Project will get completed. The $14.3 million project starts next year. There is an Open House on October 20, 2016 from 4-7pm.

Friday, September 30, 201609/30/2016

20 years of Virginia529

CEO Mary Morris, chats with Les Sinclair about the 20 years of Virginia529, its origin and the chance at a Virginia529 prePAID contract covering four years of tuition at a Virginia public university.

Friday, September 30, 201609/30/2016

John Grisham to emcee local event

Mary Bauer, Exec. Dir. of Legal Aid Justice Center, talks with Les Sinclair about the “Rooting out Injustice: Poverty, Race, and the Role of Legal Aid” event that’s taking place on October 4. The event is FREE but ticketed.

Friday, September 30, 201609/30/2016

It’s Banned Books Week

Virginia ACLU Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga, discusses Banned Books Week with Les Sinclair. She gave a talk on banned books at P.V.C.C.

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