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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.

Friday, January 29, 201601/29/2016

Anniversary of Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Raven”

Sandy Gilliam, University History Officer at University of Virginia, talks with Les Sinclair about the legacy of Poe at UVA.

Friday, January 29, 201601/29/2016

How well did GOP debate without Trump go?

Kyle Kondik Managing Editor Sabato’s Crystal Ball University of Virginia Center for Politics talks with Les Sinclair about Thursday night’s debate sans Trump.

Thursday, January 28, 201601/28/2016

Real Estate Matters          

Michael Guthrie, CEO of Roy Wheeler Realty, talks with Les Sinclair about local real estate numbers, as the national numbers…

Thursday, January 28, 201601/28/2016

What’s Changed Six Years After Morgan Harrington

How she answers these questions is amazing. Gil Harrington, Morgan’s mother, talks with Les Sinclair about what’s changed in the six years since the events of Morgan Harrington’s murder.

Thursday, January 28, 201601/28/2016

Pints for Purple

Tyler Bolin President, Junior Alzheimer’s Association Committee talks about this new group working to raise funds and awareness for the organization called, “Pints for Purple.” at Kardinal Hall, who will donate $1 for every beer sold to the Alzheimer’s Association.

WHEN: Thursday, January 28 starting at 5:00pm Kardinal Hall (22 Preston Ave, Ste 101) starting at 5:00pm.

https://soundcloud.com/1070wina/pints-for-purple

Wednesday, January 27, 201601/27/2016

Zika Virus is in Virginia

Dr. Laurie Forlano, with Virginia Dept of Health, discusses the Zika virus with Les Sinclair. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.

Wednesday, January 27, 201601/27/2016

Is ADHD Adventure Fuel?

Florence Williams, contributing editor to OUTSIDE Magazine, talks with Les Sinclair about how outdoor activities may be all the medicines those with ADHD need.

Wednesday, January 27, 201601/27/2016

No Change Today from The Federal Reserve, But, WHY?

Greg McBride, CFA, Bankrate.com’s chief analyst, talks with Les Sinclair the reasoning behind the FED’s decision to stay put with interest rates and gives us a snapshot of the economy.

Wednesday, January 27, 201601/27/2016

A portion of West Market Street remains closed.

Miriam Dickler, Director of Communications, talk about the decision to keep a portion of West Market St. closed due to an unstable building. It could be closed until Saturday.

Wednesday, January 27, 201601/27/2016

Virginia’s Population Growth Slows, But Not in Cities

Hamilton Lombard, Research Specialist Weldon Cooper Center, discusses the population trends with Les Sinclair.

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