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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.

Tuesday, May 10, 201605/10/2016

Increase in inattention casued by Smartphone Alerts

Kostadin Kushlev, Ph.D. Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at University of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about how smartphone alerts are casuing ADHD-like symptoms and what to do about it.

Monday, May 9, 201605/09/2016

City Councilor Bob Fenwick on Trespassing Teens

Three teenage girls might face trespassing charges following a weekend incident at the incomplete Landmark Hotel project. City Councilor, Bob Fenwick, weighs in on the situation and talks about meeting the owner of the Landmark Hotel late in May.

Monday, May 9, 201605/09/2016

Dittmar’s Jobs Plan

Former Albemarle Supervisor’s Chairwoman Jane Dittmar is now the Democrat’s nominee for the Fifth District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and talks with Les Sinclair about this and her Jobs Plan.

Monday, May 9, 201605/09/2016

Best & Worst States to Grow Old

Dayna Steele, Caring.com’s Chief Caring Expert and the author of “Surviving Alzheimer’s with Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine” talks with Les Sinclair about the Best & Worst States to Grow Old.

Monday, May 9, 201605/09/2016

Job Fair Wednesday at John Paul Jones Arena

Juandiego Wade, talks with Les Sinclair about the upcoming job fair on Wednesday (5/11/16) 10a-3pm at John Paul Jones Arena. Free admission and parking.

Friday, May 6, 201605/06/2016

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 soundbites of the week ending 05/06/2016.

Friday, May 6, 201605/06/2016

Feed the Hungry Events in Our Community

Abena Foreman-Trice, of Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, talks with Les Sinclair about the forthcoming events to benefit the organization.

Friday, May 6, 201605/06/2016

Albemarle Supervisor Meeting Recap

Brad Sheffield, Albemarle County Supervisor, talks with Les Sinclair about some of the news that you need to know that came up during the meeting.

Friday, May 6, 201605/06/2016

What Today’s Jobs Report Means to Your Economy

Mark Hamrick, Bankrate.com’s senior economic analyst, explains the latest jobs Report and it’s impact on your economy.

Friday, May 6, 201605/06/2016

CACVB Announces 2016 Tourism Achievement Award

Bri Warner, of the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, talks with Les Sinclair about this years 2016 Tourism Achievement Award, going to Chris Eure of the Paramount Theater.

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