Jay Hart

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

school bus back
Local
1 year ago
Weather Related Closings and Delays For Wednesday, October 2

Severe weather and flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene have prompted closures and delays in the Charlottesville area. Below is a list of current updates for businesses and schools affected by the ongoing situation:

flooded street
Local
1 year ago
VDOT Culpeper District Reports 29 Secondary Roads Closed By Flooding As Of Tuesday Morning

The steady rain that has bedeviled Virginia over the past week continues today, and the Virginia Department of Transportation is reporting 29 secondary roads closed this morning in the Culpeper District

Crofton Boat Ramp
Local
1 year ago
Flood Warning On Rivanna Through Palmyra Through 11pm Wednesday

 Flood warnings are dwindling as the day progresses and rain continues to slowly taper off into cloudy skies.

flooded Unicoi hospital
Local
1 year ago
Two Virginia State Police Choppers Perform Rescues From Flooded TN Hospital Rooftop

It was Virginia State Police helicopters that rescued most of the people off the roof of the Erwin, TN hospital where 54 people were trapped by quickly rising flood waters during Helene flooding Friday.

JPJ
Local
1 year ago
Cavs Futures Leader Says UNLV QB Situation Illustrates Importance of More Than Just NIL In Attracting Student-Athletes

Cav Futures Executive Director Lo Davis says the situation involving UNLV’s quarterback choosing to quit their undefeated season after 3 games illustrates money cannot be the factor bringing a student-athlete to a school

former President Jimmy Carter
Local
1 year ago
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Charlottesville Celebrates Jimmy Carter’s Centennial

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is celebrating the 100th birthday of former President Jimmy Carter, calling him “a true Habitat hero” for helping grow the organization’s worldwide presence. 

Local
1 year ago
Flood Warnings In Effect For Parts Of the Area (Tuesday, October 1)

Portions or our area are under flood warnings as people wake up Tuesday morning.

Albemarle County
1 year ago
Fire Damages Home On Rosemont Drive In Albemarle County

All residents were able to escape a fire just before midnight in a home in the Rosemont area of Albemarle County.

Governor Glenn Youngkin in EOC bunker
Local
1 year ago
Gov Youngkin Reveals 2 Dead In Virginia, 70 Rescued, While Visiting the State EOC

Governor Youngkin visited the state emergency operations center under State Police Headquarters outside of Richmond, with a FEMA leader in tow, and they’re still assessing Helene’s damage price tag in Virginia.

Local
1 year ago
Waynesboro Man Captured After Shots Fired In Domestic Incident Near I-81

The Augusta County Sheriff has a Waynesboro man in custody after he allegedly fired shots at a man Sunday morning in the 200 block of White Hill Road, just off the Mint Spring exit of I-81.