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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 16, 201609/16/2016

TODAY IN U.S. HISTORY: September 16, 1776–Gen. George Washington fought the Battle of Harlem Heights

Today historian Rick Britton talks about TODAY IN U.S. HISTORY: September 16, 1776–Gen. George Washington fought the Battle of Harlem Heights on the northern end of Manhattan island (a battle that lifted American spirits and restored public confidence in Washington and the Continental Army).

Friday, September 16, 201609/16/2016

Voter Safety Concerns Addressed

Clara Belle Wheeler, Vice-Chair of the State Board of Elections, discusses with Les Sinclair, how they’re addressing the concerns over voter safety, also Online Voter registration and Double Registration.

Friday, September 16, 201609/16/2016

New Parkway open at 5th Street Station

Jeff Garrison, Partner, 5th St Station Ventures LLC 5th st. Station Parkway discuss the development of the new 5th Street Station and the Parkway that is part of it. The new 5th St. Station Parkway will connects Avon Street with 5th Street, near the I-64 ramp.

Friday, September 16, 201609/16/2016

Upcoming Events in Cville Area

Nada Aladhami, Immigration Specialist with IRC discusses the forthcoming Naturalization Workshop. More info at: 434-977-7772.
Edgar Lada with Sin Barreras talks about Cville Sabroso, Central Virginia’s only Latin American Music Festival. More at: SinBarrerasCville.com

Friday, September 16, 201609/16/2016

Center for Politics Calls for Civility During Presidential Debates

Kyle Kondik, Managing editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the UVA Center for Politics talks with Les Sinclair about the Center’s and National Institute for Civil Discourse calling for civility during the upcoming Presidential debates.

Thursday, September 15, 201609/15/2016

Day Without Water Event

City Dir. of Utilities, Lauren Hildebrand, explains the events taking place at the “Imagine A Day Without Water” event at Central Place (The Fountain) Downtown Charlottesville on Friday (9/15)

Thursday, September 15, 201609/15/2016

NAACP Holds Freedom Fund Banquet

M. Rick Turner, President of the NAACP, joins the program to detail the annual Freedom Fund Banquet.

Thursday, September 15, 201609/15/2016

Latest Developments in Eramo v Rolling Stone Case

Local Attorney and Legal expert Scott Goodman helps explain the latest developments in the case involving UVA Dean Nichole Eramo versus Rolling Stone Magazine.

Thursday, September 15, 201609/15/2016

Chamber Now Accepting Nominations for Citizenship Award

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2016 Paul Goodloe McIntire Citizenship Award. Dora Oliver talks about it with Les Sinclair on “Charlottesville Right Now”.

Thursday, September 15, 201609/15/2016

What You Should Know About Cville’s Vegetarian Festival

Heather Phillips, organizer of the Vegetarian Festival, happening 9/24 at the IX Art Park, talks with Les Sinclair about the event.

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