Charlottesville Right Now
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.
Monday, September 12, 201609/12/2016
Deadline for “Capture Charlottesville & Albemarle” Photo Contest
Bri Warner of the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau talks about the “Capture Charlottesville & Albemarle” Photo Contest.
Monday, September 12, 201609/12/2016
Virginia Housing Industry is Huge!
Michael Guthrie, CEO of Roy Wheeler Realty and host of WINA’s “Real Estate Matters” talks with Les Sinclair about the real estate industry’s economic impact ($47.8 billion of economic activity in 2015 and $21.8 billion in direct output).
Monday, September 12, 201609/12/2016
Pepsi 10k is Saturday
Shannon Flanagan, Joseph Hammond, Tierra Jones & Teddy Miller, all Special Olympic Athletes join Les Sinclair to talk about the Pepsi 10k event, on Saturday (9/17/16), what it means to them, and how you can participate.
Monday, September 12, 201609/12/2016
The 2016 Washington Monthly College Guide and Rankings are Out!
Both P.V.C.C. and University of Virginia are featured on the list (see links below) for various reasons. Paul Glastris, Editor in Chief, Washington Monthly, joins Les Sinclair to discuss the methodology and explain why two of our local colleges did so well.
Friday, September 9, 201609/09/2016
Top 5 Soundbites of the Week
WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 09/09/16.
Friday, September 9, 201609/09/2016
Suicide Prevention Week
Shirley Ramsey, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Virginia Chapter Chairperson talks with Les Sinclair about suicide prevention what you can do and what you need to know, as well as where to find resources. www.afsp.org/virginia
Friday, September 9, 201609/09/2016
New Alert System Helping Find Missing Seniors with Alzheimer’s
Jeanne McCusker, of Home Instead Senior Care, talks with Les Sinclair about this new tool to help keep seniors living with dementia safe, Home Instead Senior Care has launched a free tool, the Missing Senior Network (MissingSeniorNetwork.com), now available in the Charlottesville and Central Virginia area.The alert system is part of Prevent Wandering – a free community education program with tips and resources for families to gain insight into what triggers these events and steps they can take to keep loved ones safe, developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friday, September 9, 201609/09/2016
Festival at Winery for Man Who Needs Kidney Transplant
Shah Kanev talks with Les Sinclair about the fundraiser for her husband, Svet Kanev. It’s Saturday the 10th at DeVault Family Vineyards from 12-6pm. Svet is the co-owner of Rebec Family Vineyards,just 49 years old with two children. He must pay a $40,000 co-pay, up front.
Thursday, September 8, 201609/08/2016
New Report Finds Most Credit Card Agreements are Not Easily Understood
Matt Schulz, a senior industry analyst with CreditCards.com, discusses with Les Sinclair the complexity of credit card agreements.
Thursday, September 8, 201609/08/2016
Cell Tower Coming to AHS
The Albemarle Supervisors voted Wednesday night to allow a cell phone tower at Albemarle High School. John Cruickshank, a retired former school principal and current head of local Sierra Club, thinks it’s a bad idea. Supervisor, Diantha McKeel, says it will improve phone coverage at AHS.
