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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.

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

FDA Ban on Trans-fats is a “Horrible Idea”?

National Center for Public Policy Research’s Jeff Stier explains why they think the FDA ban on Trans-fats is a bad idea.

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

Limit Development on West Main Street

City Councilor, Kathy Galvin, talks with Les Sinclair about the issues that were covered at Monday’s City Council meeting, regarding the West Main Street Corridor.

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler Training Program Starts Saturday

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler Training Program’s Pam Whorley “Pink Pammy” talks with Les Sinclair about the 22nd annual training event.

Tuesday, June 16, 201506/16/2015

Sabato’s Crystal Ball Editor looks at the Presidential Field

Kyle Kondik Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball University of Virginia Center for Politics talks with Les Sinclair about the ever expanding Presidential candidates field.

Monday, June 15, 201506/15/2015

How to stay cool and save energy in a heat wave.

Rob Richardson with Dominion Power has some tips to stay cools and save energy with. He joins Les Sinclair with news you can use.

Monday, June 15, 201506/15/2015

The Supreme Court has made a ruling on abortion.

Barry Badnado of CBS joins Les Sinclair to discuss the court’s decision.

Friday, June 12, 201506/12/2015

Top 5 Soundbites for 6/12/15

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with the Top 5 Soundbites of the week. Hear them here.

Friday, June 12, 201506/12/2015

June 12, 1776: The Virginia Declaration of Rights is Ratified

Virginia historian Rick Britton talks with Les Sinclair about what happened today in Virginia history: June 12, 1776: The Virginia Declaration of Rights is ratified by the Fifth Virginia Convention.

Friday, June 12, 201506/12/2015

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS

Virginia Film Festival Programmer, Wesley Harris, talks with Les Sinclair about the “call for entries” deadline July 24.

Friday, June 12, 201506/12/2015

Motorcycle Safety Day is Monday

Bryan McKenzie, columnist and Business Writer for The Daily Progress who also teaches motorcycle safety, talks with Les Sinclair about Ride to Work Day. Ridetowork.org.

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