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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.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Billy Haun

Billy Haun, Assistant Supervisor for Student Learning for Albemarle County Public Schools, discusses the ramifications of the ACPS budget shortfall situation in advance of tonight’s School Board work session.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Rob Bell

Delegate Rob Bell discusses the upcoming AFP-VA Medicaid Expansion town hall, at which he will be a co-presenter with Delegate Steve Landes (25th District) on Monday, April 21 in Lane Auditorium from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both delegates oppose expansion.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Howard Lagomarsino

Howard Lagomarsino of Albemarle County Fire and Rescue tells us all about a local canoeing trip that turned into a big scare for those involved.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas, Charlottesville High Schools orchestra director, joins Les and Carole to talk about a fundraising effort to send the school’s orchestra group to France.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Tamara Robinson

Tamara Robinson of VDOT discusses a press release that outlines a significant sum of money that’s been allocated for the 29 bypass.

Thursday, April 17, 201404/17/2014

Cynthia Chiles

The owner of Chiles Peach Orchard and Carter Mountain Orchard joins Les Sinclair to enlighten us on how they prepare…

Wednesday, April 16, 201404/16/2014

Andy Farmer

Andy Farmer, manager of the Virginia Energy Sense Program, shares details of a recent statewide survey related to public opinion of energy efficiency.

Wednesday, April 16, 201404/16/2014

Diantha McKeel

Diantha McKeel joins Les Sinclair to explain why taxes are going up and the schools still aren’t funded and discusses possible avenues to rectify the situation.

Wednesday, April 16, 201404/16/2014

Nathan Kottkamp

Nathan Kottkamp joins Les Sinclair to share details of National Healthcare Decisions Day.

Tuesday, April 15, 201404/15/2014

Lt. Ronnie Roberts

Lt. Ronnie Roberts, Chief Information Officer of the Charlottesville City Police, joins Les Sinclair and Carole Thorpe to discuss a recent incident wherein two teens were detained by police with guns drawn, then released.

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