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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.

Monday, August 29, 201608/29/2016

Republican Change Their Method of Choosing Candidates

John Whitbeck, Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia, explains how this change, to use the Primary method, versus the convention method will influence voters and candidates.

Monday, August 29, 201608/29/2016

Recap: Lockn Music Festival

Stacie Griffin of Lockn Music Festival recaps this years event.

Monday, August 29, 201608/29/2016

Women’s 4 Miler is Saturday

Audrey Lorenzoni, co-race director of the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler, talks with Les Sinclair about the race, participants, spectators and donors need to know.

Friday, August 26, 201608/26/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 08/26/16.

Friday, August 26, 201608/26/2016

Federal drone rule takes effect Monday

Darren Goodbar, Director of Aerial Services for Draper Aden Associates, talks with Les Sinclair about what this rule means for drone pilots and owners.

Friday, August 26, 201608/26/2016

Lockn Music Festival

WINA’s Rick Daniels, checks in with Les Sinclair from the Lockn Music Festival.

Friday, August 26, 201608/26/2016

Over the Edge with the Girls Scouts

Jeanne Snyder, with Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council, talks with Les Sinclair about Saturday’s big event where participants will be rappelling “over the edge” of The Omni Hotel, in downtown Charlottesville.

Friday, August 26, 201608/26/2016

Need to know about Hepatitis A

Denise Bonds, Director of the Thomas Jefferson Health District, clears up the confusion about what hepatitis A is, how you can get it, and how to safeguard yourself from it.

Wednesday, August 24, 201608/24/2016

Charging College Tuition Comes with a High Cost

Matt Schulz, CreditCards.com senior industry analyst talks with Les Sinclair on how if your college charges a convenience fee on tuition it could be a bad deal.

Wednesday, August 24, 201608/24/2016

In the Midst of Mosquito Season

Dawn Eischen with Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services chats with Les Sinclair about the best ways to rid your self of mosquitoes and limit their population.

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