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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, February 3, 201502/03/2015

Marty W. Mayo

Marty W. Mayo, PhD of the University of Virginia’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, joins Les Sinclair to talk about the breakthrough found that leads to new understanding of how cancer spreads.

Monday, February 2, 201502/02/2015

Mark W. Hanson

Mark W. Hanson, with IRS Media Relations, joins Les Sinclair to talk about Identity Protection PINs, Premium Tax Credits, Earned Income Credit and Scams.

Monday, February 2, 201502/02/2015

Dr. Brandy Patterson, Peter Thompson

Dr. Brandy Patterson, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine at University of Virginia, joins Les Sinclair to talk about heart health for the 50+ crowd.

Monday, February 2, 201502/02/2015

Bri Warner

Bri Warner with Charlottesivlle Albemarle Visitors Bureau talks with Les Sinclair about how you can nominate someone for the local tourism recognition awards.

Monday, February 2, 201502/02/2015

Bob Willingham

Bob Willingham, Albemarle County Assessor, joins Les Sinclair to explain the reassessments on Albemarle County Property Taxes.

Friday, January 30, 201501/30/2015

Top 5 with Dori Zook

Our own Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair to review the top 5 sound bytes of the week!

Friday, January 30, 201501/30/2015

Steve Belcher

Melissa Close who has been the Chef at Palladio at Barboursville Vineyards for many years, and is a James Beard Chef, is leaving that post to open a Nouvelle Mexican restaurant in Belmont called The Junction. She’s doing a class this Sun, Feb 1. Steve Belcher of the Happy Cook joins Les Sinclair to discuss the class.

Friday, January 30, 201501/30/2015

Grant Gamble

Grant Gamble from SMART29.ORG joins Les Sinclair to recap Thursday night’s town hall meeting and proposed options for folks against the idea.

Friday, January 30, 201501/30/2015

Peter Norton

Peter Norton a University of Virginia historian of technology and author of Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City joins Les Sinclair on the history of jaywalking.

Thursday, January 29, 201501/29/2015

Sunny Leporati

Financial Wellness Coordinator Sunny Leporati of JABA joins Les Sinclair to share information about the Affordable Care Act and tips on getting enrolled if you haven’t yet.

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