Charlottesville Right Now

Charlottesville Right Now, 4pm – 6pm

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, August 27, 201508/27/2015

Stop & Frisk Lawsuit Goes Forward

Attorney Jeff Fogel, who’s working with the local NAACP and a coalition of public housing tenants, wants to examine records…

Thursday, August 27, 201508/27/2015

The latest on the discovery of human remains in Albemarle County.

Public Information Officer for Albemarle County Police, Carter Johnson, details the latest on the human remains found in Albemarle County…

Wednesday, August 26, 201508/26/2015

The Latest from the WDBJ Shooting

CBS News Correspondent, Jim Krasula, updates us with the latest info on the WDBJ shootings.

Wednesday, August 26, 201508/26/2015

A great place to watch the Supermoon

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Wednesday, August 26, 201508/26/2015

Update from Charlottesville City Manager

Maurice Jones, Charlottesville City manager talks with Les Sinclair about various topics concerning the City.

Tuesday, August 25, 201508/25/2015

One way Virginia preserves jobs and tax revenue

Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Maurice Jones, talks with Les Sinclair about the Going Global Defense Initiative. How it preserves jobs and replaces declining state tax revenues.

Tuesday, August 25, 201508/25/2015

How to Help The Crows

Mary Miller, talks about how the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary helps the crows (and other animals) in our area that are injured or in need.

Tuesday, August 25, 201508/25/2015

Albemarle Sheriff Harding with important events for the community

Sheriff Chip Harding, Albemarle County, talks with Les Sinclair about the Special First Time Hunter Safety Course on 8/29 & 8/20, and the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry Golf Tournament on September 14.

Tuesday, August 25, 201508/25/2015

The First Interview with Charlottesville’s New Fire Chief

City of Charlottesville’s new Fire Chief, Andrew Baxter, gives his first interview as new Chief to Les Sinclair. He talks about his experience and his hopes for the future in Charlottesville.

Monday, August 24, 201508/24/2015

How to buy your next car or truck

Tom Gallagher, BBB president & CEO, talks with Les Sinclair about the new Auto Transaction Resource Page and other scams to beware of.

Latest Stories

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College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

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Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

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Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

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Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.