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.

Wednesday, February 11, 201502/11/2015

Mike Signer

Mike Signer announced today (Wednesday 2/11/15) that he is running for Charlottesville City Council. Les Sinclair talks with him about the decision.

Tuesday, February 10, 201502/10/2015

Bill Harwood

CBS Space Consultant Bill Harwood talks with Les Sinclair about the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCVR) mission.

Tuesday, February 10, 201502/10/2015

Gil Harrington

Gil Harrington, mother of Morgan Harrington, reacts to the indictment against Jesse Matthew in the Hanna Graham case. Matthew is linked to Harrington’s case as well.

Monday, February 9, 201502/09/2015

John Hagerty

John Hagerty with Virginia Lottery talks with Les Sinclair about the big Powerball Jackpot at $450 million dollars. He gives details on the jackpot and where the profits of the lottery money goes.

Monday, February 9, 201502/09/2015

Neil Williamson

Free Enterprise Forum’s Neil Williamson joins Les Sinclair with reaction to the budget amendment from Rob Bell, that would pause the Rio-29 Interchange, not being attached. Effectively allowing VDOT to keep its current schedule with the road.

Monday, February 9, 201502/09/2015

Laura Adams

This Sunday (February 15) is the deadline for 2015 Obamacare Open Enrollment. Laura Adams (insuranceQuotes.com’s senior analyst) gives details to Les Sinclair about how it’s gone so far.

Monday, February 9, 201502/09/2015

Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson of the Senior Center joins to preview the organizations upcoming fundraiser: “The Grand Gala.”

Monday, February 9, 201502/09/2015

Ann Mallek

Albemarle Supervisor, Ann Mallek talks with Les Sinclair about Del. Rob Bell’s amendment to the Virginia budget, not getting attached. This makes it easier for the Rt.29/Rio Road Interchange to continue as scheduled.

Friday, February 6, 201502/06/2015

Rick Britton

Civil War historian Rick Britton talks with Les Sinclair about what was happening in the war 150 years ago this month.

Friday, February 6, 201502/06/2015

Triple C Camp

“H” with Triple C Camp joins Les Sinclair to talk about why this is the time of year to plan for your kids summer camp needs.

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