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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, September 28, 201509/28/2015

Next Albemarle Schools Redistricting

Rosalyn Schmitt, with Albemarle Schools, talks with Les Sinclair about the next community meeting at Albemarle High school on the…

Friday, September 25, 201509/25/2015

What Sabato’s Chrystal Ball Thinks about Boehner’s Resignation

Geoffrey Skelly, Associate Editor of Saboto’s Crystal Ball and UVA Center for Politics, provides expert analysis of John Boehner’s exit from Speaker of the House and Congress.

Friday, September 25, 201509/25/2015

How to Best Watch the Super Moon Eclipse

Ed Murphy, from UVA Dept. of Astronomy, talks with Les Sinclair about this Sunday’s Full Moon Eclipse.

Friday, September 25, 201509/25/2015

Virginia Senator Mark Warner on government Shutdown

Senator Mark Warner (Virginia) talks with Les Sinclair about the possible Government shut-down, Speaker Boehner’s exit and the future of work.

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Social Impact Bonds Could Be a Win for Investors, Society

University of Virginia graduate student Joshua Ogburn discusses with Les Sinclair how the “Pay-For-Success” model may be a game changer for social impact.

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Game Day Traffic Issues

Capt Melissa Fielding of the UVA Police Dept speaks with Les Sinclair about game day traffic issues for Friday 9/25/15…

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Massive drug bust in Louisa County.

Major Donald A. Lowe, Louisa County Sheriff Chief Deputy, talks with WINA about the massive drug bust in Louisa County…

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Hannah Graham Story Featured on CBS’ 48 Hours

Susan Spencer, CBS News Correspondent, joins Les Sinclair to preview the “48 HOURS” in depth report on the death of…

Thursday, September 24, 201509/24/2015

Research Reveals Keys To Sustaining Long-Term Motivation

University of Virginia professor Thomas Bateman reveals the keys to long term motivation that his research has discovered. Hint: Making…

Wednesday, September 23, 201509/23/2015

30 Million Americans Used Retirement Savings for an Emergency Over Past Year

Bankrate.com’s Greg McBride, talks with Les Sinclair about the challenges American’s are facing when it comes to savings. http://www.bankrate.com/finance/consumer-index/financial-security-charts-0915.aspx

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