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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.

Wednesday, June 8, 201606/08/2016

Free Screening of HBO Documentary “The Loving Story”

Andrew Edmunds, Director of Virginia Film Office, talks with Les Sinclair about “The Loving Story” free screening for the award-winning HBO Documentary on Sunday, June 12, at 4:30 p.m. at the Byrd Theatre.

Wednesday, June 8, 201606/08/2016

The Presidential Race Keeps Getting More Interesting

Geoffrey Skelley, Associate Editor for Sabato’s Crystal Ball University of Virginia Center for Politics, talks with us about Presidential politics including Trump, Sanders and Clinton.

Wednesday, June 8, 201606/08/2016

Albemarle Co. Schools Among National Semi-Finalists

Chad Ratliff, director of instructional programs and team leader for the proposal, talks with Les Sinclair about Albemarle County Public Schools Among National Semi-Finalists in XQ Super School Project to “Rethink School in America”.

Wednesday, June 8, 201606/08/2016

Albemarle County Broadband Update

Mike Culp, Information Technology Director Albemarle County, talks with Les Sinclair as the County continues its efforts to identify ways to expand broadband in currently under-served areas.

Tuesday, June 7, 201606/07/2016

SARA and UVA Police Department Co-Host R.A.D. Instructor’s Program

Sheri Owen,Director, Community Outreach at Sexual Assault Resource Agency(SARA), talks with Les Sinclair about SARA and UVA Police Department co-hosting Rape Aggression Defense Systems, (RAD) Instructor’s Program, here in Charlottesville on June 8, 9, 10, 2016.

Tuesday, June 7, 201606/07/2016

Local Author Holds Book Launch

Mary Morony, local author, hosts a book launch at New Dominion Book Shop, Downtown Charlottesvlle for her latest book “Done Growed Up”. Book signing at 5:30pm on June 10th. She talks with Les Sinclair.

Tuesday, June 7, 201606/07/2016

It’s Mosquito Season in Virginia

Dr. Denise Bonds, of TJHD talks gives you info on the mosquito season and what you can do to protect yourself from the zika virus.

Tuesday, June 7, 201606/07/2016

Mildred W. Spicer Arts Fund Honors Creativity in the area

Mary Miller talks with us about the Spicer Arts Fund Award and how to nominate a deserving art enthusiast.

Monday, June 6, 201606/06/2016

New Dietary Guidelines

Rita Smith, Registered dietitian with Sentara/Martha Jefferson Hospital, explains what the new dietary guidelines are all about.

Monday, June 6, 201606/06/2016

Summer Safe Driving Tips

Sgt Steve Vick joins Les Sinclair with Summer Safe Driving Tips and reminders about texting, phone usage, and things teens need to know.

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