Jay Hart

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

29 pedestrian bridge at Stonefield
Local
2 months ago
Pedestrian bridge opening completes VDOT ‘Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle’ projects

VDOT is celebrating with the opening of the pedestrian bridge over 29 the completion of what it calls the “Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle”, but there’s still work to be done on one project.

lone star tick
UVA
2 months ago
UVA researcher identifies first U.S. death from tick-borne meat allergy

A world-renowned UVA School of Medicine allergist has confirmed the first death in U.S. history of a “meat allergy” occurring after someone is bitten by a Lone Star tick.

Cville seized firarms
Charlottesville City
2 months ago
CPD announces a second gun buyback event for Sat., Nov. 22

Saying the event is about preventing tragedies before they happen, Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis announces the second CPD gun buyback event next Saturday, November 22 at Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church.

Fontaine and Lewis intersection
Charlottesville City
2 months ago
Water main installation to temporarily close lanes overnight on Fontaine Ave. beginning Sunday

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority’s installation of a large water pipe is going to necessitate flagging operations and temporary lane closures beginning Sunday night, November 16 for four nights at the Fontaine Ave./Lewis Street intersection.

Slate Hill wildfire
Local
2 months ago
NWS advises elevated fire risk throughout Thursday

The National Weather Service late Thursday morning included the Charlottesville area in a group all over Central and Northern Virginia, nearly all of Maryland, and Eastern West Virginia under an elevated fire risk through 5 p.m.

fall leaves
Local
2 months ago
Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-Thon Saturday

Falling leaves are an opportunity for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville volunteers to do some service for not just homeowners, but for the organization itself.

UVA
2 months ago
Spanberger calls for pause on UVA Presidential selection process

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is calling on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors to pause its Presidential selection process until a full board is appointed and confirmed by the General Assembly.

Virginia 250 passports
Local
2 months ago
Virginia 250 Passport launches on Veterans Day

Monticello, Montpelier and Highland are among the sites that are part of the program.

Local
2 months ago
Gov. Youngkin announces feds will resume funding Virginia SNAP benefits this week

Virginia will receive federal SNAP funding after Trump administration loses Supreme Court hearing.

Surrounding Counties
2 months ago
WV state Senator invites western VA counties to join his state

A West Virginia state senator is inviting Augusta and Rockingham counties locally among 25 in Virginia and three in Maryland to become part of West Virginia.

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