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.

Friday, January 23, 201501/23/2015

The Top 5 Sound Bites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook joins Les Sinclair with a recap of sound.

Friday, January 23, 201501/23/2015

Michelle Westbay

Michelle Westbay of Virginia Blood Services, joins Les Sinclair to invite users to the Broadcasters for Blood Drive Monday 1/26/15 at the Double Tree Hotel on rt. 29 near Sams’ Club.

Friday, January 23, 201501/23/2015

Debra Wyatt

Debra Wyatt, of Friends of Nelson, joins Les Sinclair to talk about their asking a judge in Nelson Circuit Court to dismiss the lawsuits from Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

Friday, January 23, 201501/23/2015

Tim Hulbert

Charlottesville regional chamber of Commerce President, Tim Hulbert, joins Les Sinclair on the proposed new legislation to make it easier for business owners to estimate personal property tax items.

Friday, January 23, 201501/23/2015

Dr. Matt Hass

Assistant Superintendent Dr. Matt Hass joins Les Sinclair to let us know that the Golden Apple Awards are now accepting nominations.

Thursday, January 22, 201501/22/2015

Chief Charles Werner

Charlottesville Fire Dept. Chief Charles Werner joins Les Sinclair to explain the new ranking form the Insurance Services Office.

Thursday, January 22, 201501/22/2015

Thomas Talhelm

UVA Doctorial candidate, Thomas Talhelm talks with Les Sinclair about how Liberals and Conservatives think like they’re from different cultures.

Thursday, January 22, 201501/22/2015

Thomas Carr

Thomas Carr joins Les Sinclair to discuss the American Lung Assn’s “F” rating for Virginia.

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Thursday, January 22, 201501/22/2015

Dennis Rooker

Dennis Rooker, former Albemarle County Supervisor and proponent of the Rt. 29 Solutions Package, talks with Les Sinclair about Delegate Rob Bell’s budget amendment.

Wednesday, January 21, 201501/21/2015

Professor Douglas Laycock

The Supreme Court rules 9-0 for Muslim inmate who wants to grow beard. UVA Professor Douglas Laycock argued the case before the court and Les Sinclair talks with him about it.

Latest Stories

6 hours ago in Sports

Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.

7 hours ago in Sports

The AP NFL MVP finalists are Allen, Lawrence, Maye, McCaffrey and Stafford

Christian McCaffrey is the first player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards in the same year, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

7 hours ago in Sports

Sherrone Moore is returning to court in case related to his firing as Michigan football coach

Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is returning to court for the first time since being charged with vengeful acts against a woman shortly after he was fired for having a relationship with her.

7 hours ago in Entertainment

Sundance kicks off in Utah with powerful premieres and emotional tributes to Robert Redford

Robert Redford liked to say that everybody has a story. He's not the only person who said it, but he is one of the few who did something to celebrate it, his daughter, Amy Redford, said Wednesday evening ahead of the Sundance Film Festival's opening day.

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘Sinners’ makes history, setting Oscars nomination record

Ryan Coogler's blues-steeped vampire epic "Sinners" led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.