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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, September 23, 201609/23/2016

What’s the environmental impact of GMO’s

Federico Ciliberto, UVA Economist, talks with Les Sinclair about the use of GMO’s on the environment. Genetically modified crops have decreased the use of insecticides, but increased the use of weed-killing herbicides.

Thursday, September 22, 201609/22/2016

Voter ID Law Goes to Court of Appeals

U.S. Appeals Courts hears arguments on Virginia voter ID law . Republican delegate Rob Bell, who helped draft the Voter ID legislation talks with Les Sinclair about why Virginia needs a Voter ID law and how The Commonwealth’s is different than others that have been turned over on appeal.

Thursday, September 22, 201609/22/2016

Governor at UVA Center for Politics

UVA Center for Politics, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and World Learning, is hosting the Leaders for Democracy Fellowship, which aims to improve civil society in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Thursday, September 22, 201609/22/2016

Getting the Vote Out This Year

There’s a new PSA to encourage voting. Also Governor McAuiffe was at UVA Center for Politics and encouraged the youth to get out and vote.

Thursday, September 22, 201609/22/2016

What Do the Latest Existing Home Sales Numbers Mean to You?

Michael Guthrie, CEO of Roy Wheeler Realty, provides expert analysis of the state-wide and national numbers for existing home sales.

Wednesday, September 21, 201609/21/2016

What did the FED meeting mean to your wallet?

Greg McBride, CFA, Bankrate.com’s chief financial analyst speaks with Les Sinclair to discuss what the FED might have in store for us regarding interest rates.

Wednesday, September 21, 201609/21/2016

Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Annual Block Party

Sasha Greene, Associate Director of Advancement, talks about Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Annual Block Party. It’s October 1st, 12p-5p at IX Art Park.

Wednesday, September 21, 201609/21/2016

Natural Bridge Becomes the 37th Virginia State Park

Jim Jones, Park Manager, Natural Bridge State Park, joins Les Sinclair to talk about the latest addition to the Virginia State Park System.

Wednesday, September 21, 201609/21/2016

Why the Virginia State Police Shortage

Wayne Huggins, Exec. Director of the Virginia State Police Association ( and former VSP Superintendent) talks with Les Sinclair about why Troopers are leaving and what the future of the State Police looks like.

Tuesday, September 20, 201609/20/2016

City Councilor Kathy Galvin

City Councilor Kathy Galvin recaps last night’s City Council session including the Statue Commission and the Deer problem in the City.

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