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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, March 21, 201603/21/2016

VSA Art Show Gets a New Home

Mary Miller, talks with Les Sinclair about the 16th annual VSA arts show runs from March 19 – Mary 6, 2016 featuring works by dozens of local artists.

Monday, March 21, 201603/21/2016

Local Candy Company Heads to Virginia Food and Beverage Expo

Red Rocker Candy is participating in the Virginia Food and Beverage Expo in Richmond on Wednesday March 23. Owner, Sue Charney, talks with Les Sinclair about the event.

Monday, March 21, 201603/21/2016

What You Need to Know About the Senior Center Belvedere

Peter Thompson, CEO, and Michael Guthrie, Board Member, of The Senior Center, talk with Les Sinclair about the objectives for the new facility and their request for investment from the City and County.

Wednesday, March 16, 201603/16/2016

Senator Warner on the Supreme Court, Cyber Security, Apple versus FBI, SxSW.

Sen Mark Warner, talks with Les Sinclair about a host of subjects including: The Supreme Court nomination, Cyber Security, Apple versus FBI, the SxSW conference.

Wednesday, March 16, 201603/16/2016

Analysis the latest Presidential primary contests

Dr. Robert Roberts, Professor of Political Science at JMU, offers analysis of the latest primary elections.

Wednesday, March 16, 201603/16/2016

Dog Safety and Education Day

Kaicee Robertson, Guest Services Manager and formerly the Humane Education Manager at the SPCA. She is working with Pampered Pets for an upcoming dog safety and education event, children and dogs and pet emergency preparedness. Happy Tails: Dog Safety and Education Day on Saturday, March 19th from 2 to 5 PM. www.pamperedpetscville.com

Wednesday, March 16, 201603/16/2016

James Madison’s Birthday

Who was President James Madison, besides “Father of the Constitution”? WINA’s Les Sinclair talks with Professor Emeritus, History, Public Affairs, and Political Science at Syracuse University and author of several books on Madison and the early Presidents.

http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/psc/Ketcham,_Ralph/

Tuesday, March 15, 201603/15/2016

Fix A Leak 5K

Jill Greiner, Water Conservation Program Coordinator for the City of Charlottesville, talks with Les Sinclair about the Sunday 3/20/16 event..

Monday, March 14, 201603/14/2016

Tom Tom Festival Tickets On Sale

Director of the Tom Tom Founders Festival, Paul Beyer, talks with Les Sinclair about the 28 speakers who’ll be attending the festival and more.

Monday, March 14, 201603/14/2016

Wildlife & Rabies: What You Need to Know

Ed Clark, President of the Wildlife Center of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about rabies and wildlife and what you need to know.

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