Jay Hart

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

uva hospital
Local
1 year ago
UVA Health Among First to Administer Subcutaneous MS Drug

UVA Health is likely the first in the nation to administer a new form of a very effective drug against two forms of multiple sclerosis, but neurologist Dr. Robert Shin says more patients are lined up.

Mark Warner in Damascus
Local
1 year ago
Warner visited Helene-damaged Virginia communities; calls for more federal aid

Virginia’s senior U.S. Sen. Mark Warner just spent two days in Southwest Virginia amid recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s destruction. As part of this visit, he heard from affected members of the community, met with first responders, and got a firsthand look at the damage.  

Earl Gillespie image
Education
1 year ago
Former VHSL Executive Director and longtime educator Earl Gillespie passes

 Former long-time member and 8-year Virginia High School League Executive Director Earl Gillespie has passed away. 

CAT sign
Local
1 year ago
CAT Changes Its Start Date for Schedule Changes

In order to more fully get the information out, Charlottesville Area Transit is changing the date for new route changes to November 9.

VNG Florida equipment prep
Local
1 year ago
VA National Guard Prepares More Help for Florida While Ramping Down Virginia Helene Response

The Virginia National Guard says it’s gearing up now to support Florida’s Hurricane Milton efforts while winding down Hurricane Helene support in Virginia

pedestrian crossing walk sign
Charlottesville City
1 year ago
City Manager’s Office Outlines Efforts To Improve Biker and Pedestrian Safety

The City Manager’s Office has outlined what it’s doing now, and plans to do in the future, about pedestrian and biker safety as the subject comes up again after last week’s fatal pedestrian accident on Elliot Avenue. 

Damascus damage
Local
1 year ago
More Localities Approved For Federal Virginia Helene Disaster Declaration

 Virginia’s federal disaster declaration has now been approved for more counties by the feds. 

poll voting
Election
1 year ago
Henrico Co Vs Elon Musk On 2020 Election

Henrico County Government is contesting a post from X social media owner Elon Musk who has reposted a year-old claim of “many local precincts in Henrico County with voter turnouts over 100% from the 2020 election”.

Youngkin with VNG chopper
Local
1 year ago
Gov Youngkin Sees Off Virginia National Guard Team Headed To Florida

Governor Youngkin met Tuesday with a Virginia National Guard Blackhawk Helicopter team, as well as members of the Chesterfield County Fire and EMS Scuba Rescue Team, as they prepared to deploy to Florida.

new and old dominion bill comparison
Local
1 year ago
Dominion Energy Begins Sending Out Simplified Bills To Residential Customers

 After receiving extensive feedback, Dominion Energy Virginia started this week sending out simplified bills to residential customers.