Jay Hart

Jay Hart is a news reporter with CvilleRightNow.com. Reach him by email at jhart@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com or call 434-977-6397.

blind justice
Surrounding Counties
13 hours ago
Augusta deputies “justified” in shootings that killed Parkersburg Turnpike suspect Dec. 17

The Augusta County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has determined the Dec. 17 shooting death of a suspect by a county deputy were “actions… not only justified, but entirely necessary”.

Albemarle Fire Chief David Pucliett
Albemarle County
13 hours ago
Staffing and phased zones top priorities for AFCR’s new chief

New ACFR chief David Puckett said he’ll rely on the third-party report that examined staffing issues and response times for the department.

Charlottesville City
2 days ago
New license plate scanning parking garage system raises City Councilor concerns

The new paperless downtown parking garage payment system has raised serious concerns among City Councilors as evidenced by a nearly one-hour discussion at the first meeting of 2026.

orange road work cones
Charlottesville City
2 days ago
City advises of JPA and Stadium Road closures Jan. through March

The City of Charlottesville has advised about four road closings to come from January through March at Jefferson Park Avenue and Stadium Road.

eye exam
Surrounding Counties
2 days ago
UVA RAM seeks volunteers for March Fishersville free clinic

Remote Area Medical, or RAM, is looking for volunteers to provide free medical, dental, and vision care at an upcoming clinic March 21-22 in Fishersville.

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UVA
3 days ago
John F. Harris selected UVA Health System Board public member

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has approved John F. Harris as a public, non-voting member of the UVA Health System Board.

John F Harris
UVA
4 days ago
UVA’s BOV to appoint Senate-rejected Board appointee to UVA Health board

John F. Harris was one of five Gov. Youngkin appointees to the BOV who were rejected by a Senate committee.

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Charlottesville City
4 days ago
City School Board experimenting with later meeting time

By starting an hour later, at 6 p.m., the Board hopes to jumpstart community engagement.

Arrowhead Road
Albemarle County
4 days ago
Three week Arrowhead Road bridge closure starts Jan. 12

VDOT will close a portion of Arrowhead Road in southern Albemarle County Jan. 12 for bridge superstructure replacement.

Christmas Tree (Metro)
Charlottesville City
4 days ago
Charlottesville Christmas tree pickup starts Jan. 12

The City of Charlottesville will be doing curbside Christmas tree pickup for recycling next week.

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