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, May 20, 201405/20/2014

Dr. Kristin Koch

Dr. Kristin Koch joins Les Sinclair on Charlottesville Right Now to talk about hearing loss.

Tuesday, May 20, 201405/20/2014

Jim Krasula

Jim Krasula of CBS joins Les Sinclair to explain the Federal Court ruling in Richmond against the former Governor McDonnell and his wife.

Monday, May 19, 201405/19/2014

Mark Lorenzoni

Mark Lorenzoni of Ragged Mountain Running previews the Charlottesville Men’s Four Miler.

Monday, May 19, 201405/19/2014

Carter Johnson

Carter Johnson of the Albemarle County Police Dept. joins Les Sinclair to talk about the “click it or ticket” campaign.

Monday, May 19, 201405/19/2014

Dori Zook

WINA News’ Dori Zook joins the program to give the latest on indictments concerning the Kevin Quick murder.

Friday, May 16, 201405/16/2014

Theresa Dankovich

Dr. Theresa Dankovich joins the show to talk about “The Drinkable Book” and innovations for purifying water.

Friday, May 16, 201405/16/2014

Ed Murphy

Professor Ed Murphy of the University of Virginia Astronomy Department sheds light on a potential meteor shower unlike anything witnessed in history.

Thursday, May 15, 201405/15/2014

Brad Sheffield

Albemarle County Supervisor Brad Sheffield takes a look back at the board’s most recent meeting, and discusses

Thursday, May 15, 201405/15/2014

Dennis Rooker

Former Albemarle County Supervisor Dennis Rooker gives his input on interchanges on Route 29.

Wednesday, May 14, 201405/14/2014

Michael McKee

Michael McKee of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank discusses serving needs after the recession and growth of the food bank.

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At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.