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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.

Thursday, November 12, 201511/12/2015

UVA Alumna heads to TV’s “SHARK TANK”

Desrée Davis Stolar, a 2007 UVA Grad, talks with Les Sinclair about her product “Unshrinkit” being featured on “Shark Tank” Friday at 9pm.

Wednesday, November 11, 201511/11/2015

2015’s Record Breaking Virginia Film Festival

Jody Kielbasa, Vice Provost for the Arts at UVA and Director of the Virginia Film Festival, unveils the schedule for the Virginia Film Festival.

Wednesday, November 11, 201511/11/2015

Analysis: November 10 GOP Debate

Dr. Robert Roberts, Professor of Political Science at JMU, talks with Les Sinclair about the latest from the GOP debate.

Wednesday, November 11, 201511/11/2015

‘Nickel for Your Story’ WWII veteran recollections to Senator Mark Warner.

Dr. Greg Saathoff talks about ParadeRest’s ‘Nickel for Your Story’ presentation over 50 videotaped personal recollections from WWII veterans to Senator Mark Warner.

Wednesday, November 11, 201511/11/2015

CodeRed is the provider of Emergency notification for our area.

Kirby Felts, Emergency management Coordinator for Charlottesville, UVA and Albemarle explains what this notification system is all about and how you can sign up.

Wednesday, November 11, 201511/11/2015

UVA Crystal Ball Analysis of the Republican Debate

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics, talks with Les Sinclair about the GOP Debate.

Tuesday, November 10, 201511/10/2015

Local Business Unusual Kelly Turkey USA

Carrie Culver, of Kelly Turkey USA, located in Crozet joins Les Sinclair for his Local Business Unusual segment.

Tuesday, November 10, 201511/10/2015

Veteran’s Day Celebration focusing on African American Contributions

Frank Walker talks with Les Sinclair about the Veteran’s Day Celebration At the Jefferson School City Center’s African American Heritage Center from 9a-4pm on Nov. 11.

Tuesday, November 10, 201511/10/2015

Secretary of State John Kerry at Old Dominion University on how climate change will impact national security

Larry Atkinson, Professor and Eminent Scholar, Climate Change & Sea Level Rise Initiative, Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, talks with Les Sinclair about the talk and climate change.

Monday, November 9, 201511/09/2015

Scott Goodman

UVA Fraternity Sues Rolling Stone and writer $25 Million

Scott Goodman, local Attorney and legal expert, analyzes the situation for us.

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