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.

Tuesday, November 18, 201411/18/2014

Alex Inman

Alex Inman joins Les Sinclair to talk about the name for the new Charlottesville baseball team.

Tuesday, November 18, 201411/18/2014

Lt. Steve Upman

Lt. Steve Upman updates us on the missing Dashad Smith.

Tuesday, November 18, 201411/18/2014

Ryan McKay

Ryan McKay, TJHD Emergency Planner talks with Les Sinclair about the Green County exercise to test the Health District’s ability to respond to public health emergencies.

Tuesday, November 18, 201411/18/2014

Lt. Stephen J. Upman

Charlottesville P.D. is getting reports of several phone scams you need to know about. Lt. Stephen J. Upman of Charlottesville City Police joins Les Sinclair with the information.

Tuesday, November 18, 201411/18/2014

Senator Adam Ebbin

VA State Senator Adam Ebbin joins Les Sinclair to discuss the possibilities of decriminalizing marijuana in the Commonwealth.

Monday, November 17, 201411/17/2014

Tim Leroux

Tim Leroux, Director of Operations with LEAP-VA, joins Les Sinclair to talk about energy saving tips, as colder weather comes upon us.

Monday, November 17, 201411/17/2014

Deb Gilbert

Charlottesville Ten Miler Race Director Deb Gilbert joins Les Sinclair talking about the opening of registration for the March 21, 2015 race to benefit MACAA (Monticello Area Community Action Committee). Register online at www.CvilleTenMiler.com.

Monday, November 17, 201411/17/2014

Mike Lyons

CBS News Military Analyst Mike Lyons joins Les Sinclair to discuss the latest developments in the fight against ISIS.

Monday, November 17, 201411/17/2014

Reggie Gordon

American Red Cross Eastern Virginia Region CEO Reggie Gordon joins Les Sinclair to talk about Red Cross layoffs.

Monday, November 17, 201411/17/2014

Phil Giarmita

Phil Giarmita, of Albemarle County Schools, talks with Les Sinclair about the initial draft of the 2015-16 school-year calendar and about the accompanying survey for parents.

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