Jay Hart

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

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Albemarle County issues an immediately open burning ban

The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented an open-air burn ban, effective immediately until further notice.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Afton Mountain fire at 20 acres now named Royal Orchard

Shenandoah National Park says the fire atop Afton Mountain has closed a portion of Skyline Drive, and some firefighters have been moved to this one from Madison County.

Charlottesville City
2 years ago
Reports violent Thursday outbreaks led to Friday CHS staff shortage

Charlottesville High School classes are cancelled today, and questions arise if it was an outbreak of violence yesterday that prompted a shortage of staff today.

Charlottesville City
2 years ago
CHS classes canceled Friday due to unusual number of staff absences

 An announcement around 6:20 this morning that classes are canceled today at Charlottesville High School due to an unusual number of staff absences and a limited number of substitutes.

Local
2 years ago
Outdoor burn ban in effect in Greene County

Greene County is the latest locality in our area to institute a complete outdoor burning ban. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Spanberger after early announcement gets Northam endorsement for Governor

7th District Democratic Representative Abigail Spanberger has quickly picked up the endorsement of former Governor Ralph Northam before anyone else gets in the Democrats’ nomination race. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
McGuire challenging incumbent Good for Republican 5th District Congressional nomination

Former Delegate and newly-elected state Senator John McGuire announces he’s challenging Republican 5th District Congressman Bob Good for the 2025 nomination.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Livable Cville and UVa differ on Ivy and Copeley proposed high rise

 A showdown at this afternoon’s city planning commission between UVa, which opposes, and Livable Cville, which supports, a proposed 10-story apartment building at Ivy and Copeley.

Local
2 years ago
Widening of I-64 between Bottoms Bridge and Lightfoot begins

Governor Youngkin is at a groundbreaking of a project that will widen the remaining two-lane section of I-64 between Richmond and Hampton Roads.

Local
2 years ago
Rain provides short-term help with Quaker Run fire

 Some rain is helpful to the efforts at the Quaker Run fire, and the Virginia Department of Forestry says a webpage has been created with information on this blaze.