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Jay Hart

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

Existing and proposed Tenaska Fluvanna power plants
Surrounding Counties
4 months ago
Tenaska to appeal Fluvanna Planning Commission denial

The Nebraska-based company said building a new power plant would advance the goals Fluvanna County stated in its comprehensive plan.

robotics arm
Education
4 months ago
St. Anne’s-Belfield middle schoolers advance to world robotics competition

St. Anne’s-Belfield School Grade 8 robotics team “Next Level” has advanced to the FIRST LEGO Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, from April 29 to May 2.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
4 months ago
Legislators pushing four constitutional amendments through heading toward Spanberger inauguration

More than 11 years after the first same-sex couples were married in Charlottesville, the General Assembly is poised to make the right for consenting adults to marry one of four new amendments to the state constitution being rocketed both Democratic controlled chambers of the General Assembly.

Mike Pruitt Quarters post
Politics
4 months ago
Pruitt campaign announces ‘Daily Quarters’

In the midst of momentum Tom Perriello has gained entering the 5th District Congressional primary for Democrats, Albemarle Scottsville Supervisor Mike Pruitt officially announced Tuesday a daily effort on social media from his days in the Navy.

power line
Surrounding Counties
4 months ago
Fluvanna Planning Commission decides new power plant not in substantial accord with Comprehensive Plan

Fluvanna County’s Planning Commission Tuesday night by a three-to-one vote decided the proposed second Tenaska-owned natural gas-fueled electric power plant alongside its existing plant on Branch Road “is not in substantial accord with the (county) Comprehensive Plan”.

Connor Andrews and Jenna Conway
Education
4 months ago
Spanberger adding local flavor to Dept. of Education

The Governor-elect named Charlottesville City Schools graduate Jenna Conway to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the University of Virginia’s Director for State Government Relations Connor Andrews as state Deputy Secretary of Education.

school classroom
Albemarle County
4 months ago
Albemarle considering first 6-12 English Language Arts curriculum since 2007

A proposed English Language Arts learning resource for grades 6-12 is now available for public review in advance of potential adoption by the Albemarle County School Board.

Existing and proposed Tenaska Fluvanna power plants
Surrounding Counties
4 months ago
FluCo Planning Commission to consider proposed power plant

Environmental and rural conservation groups are expected to pack into the Fluvanna County Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night as commissioners decide if the Tenaska Expedition Generation power plant expansion off Branch Road “is substantially in accord with the County’s Comprehensive Plan.”

ill
UVA
4 months ago
UVA infectious disease specialist has eye on three viruses in 2026

Dr. Peter Jackson published an article in the online researcher journal The Conversation, highlighting the data and risks behind avian influenza, M-pox and the Oropouche virus.

Local
4 months ago
Charlottesville Free Clinic preparing for a 2026 patient surge

The Charlottesville Free Clinic announced Monday it is bracing for a significant increase in patient demand as federal changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and Medicaid funding take effect, resulting in thousands of local residents losing or facing barriers to affordable health coverage.

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