Jay Hart

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

cell phone social media
Charlottesville City
1 year ago
State issues school cellphone guidelines very similar to current area school policies

 The Virginia Department of Education has issued the new school cellphone policy guidelines in response to Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 33. 

Va Beach Amber Alert poster
Albemarle County
1 year ago
UPDATE: One of 3 children injured in VA Amber Alert crash in MD dies

State Police at the request of the Virginia Beach Police Department have activated an AMBER Alert for three siblings – two boys and one girl.

Unbearded Joe Harris
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Former UVA star Joe Harris retires from the NBA

After 10 years, former UVA basketball standout Joe Harris is announcing his retirement from the NBA.

birthday cake
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Carter Myers celebrating Monday its 100th birthday

 Carter Myers Automotive President and CEO Liza Borches is a 4th generation auto dealer running the family business as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. 

businessman
Albemarle County
1 year ago
ACPS seeks businesses to participate in October 15 Pathway Exploration Day

For the second year in a row, Albemarle County Public Schools is offering local businesses a platform to inspire the future workforce by showcasing their trades to eager ninth-grade students. 

Mint Springs swimming lake
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Mint Springs back open after a culvert pipe repair

Repairs have been completed, and Mint Spring Valley Park is back in business as of today (Wednesday).

Gov Glenn Youngkin
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Gov. Youngkin angles for another round of tax cuts in a “both/and playbook”

 Governor Youngkin told General Assembly money committees Wednesday record revenue growth leading to fiscal surplus, spurred by job growth and record labor participation, sets Virginia up well for another round of tax relief. 

farmland
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Area ag-related businesses eligible for SBA drought disaster loans

 The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16.

CHS Principal Justin Malone
Charlottesville City
1 year ago
Charlottesville schools open classes with new safety enhancements at the high school

Charlottesville and Fluvanna County schools start classes Wednesday morning, and Charlottesville High School is aiming to get off to a much better start than last year’s violent and disruptive beginning.

Albemarle County
1 year ago
Three people and a dog displaced by Tuesday morning fire at Mallside Forest Apartments

An adult, two children, and a pet are displaced after fire this (Tuesday) morning in Mallside Forest Apartments apparently caused by a candle.