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.

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