Jay Hart

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

sink drain
Charlottesville City
4 months ago
City Open House Tuesday on Locust Avenue Water Line Replacement Project

The Charlottesville Department of Utilities is hosting an open house for the Locust Avenue Water Line Replacement Project, scheduled to begin later this month.

CATEC roof
Charlottesville City
4 months ago
City building largest rooftop solar array atop CATEC

The city as well as Charlottesville City Schools has begun work on the city’s largest rooftop solar installation at CATEC. 

shipping containers
Albemarle County
4 months ago
UVA economist: Jail renovation delay just “tip of iceberg” of tariff impacts

Albemarle and Charlottesville going back to the drawing board on regional jail renovations after contractor bids came in over budget, at least in part because of tariffs, is “just the tip of the iceberg”, according to University of Virginia economist Ed Burton.

natural gas flame
Albemarle County
4 months ago
Councilors and speakers question effort to divert city customers away from natural gas toward climate goals

Speakers and Councilors questioned the city’s commitment Monday night to climate goals during discussion of utility rate increase proposals.

Jerrauld Jones
Local
4 months ago
Governor orders state flags half-staff June 4 for death of Norfolk judge and former Delegate Jerrauld Jones

Governor Youngkin has ordered state flags at half-staff June 4 for the death of a trailblazing civil rights attorney who served in all three branches of Virginia’s government, and long-time Legislative Black Caucus Chair, Jerrauld Jones.

Congressman Gerald Connolly (D-Fairfax)
Local
4 months ago
Governor sets Sept. 9 special election for the late Congressman Gerald Connolly’s seat

Governor Youngkin has set September 9 for a special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District seat vacated by the death of Gerry Connolly

natural gas stove burner
Albemarle County
4 months ago
Columbia Gas urges preparing natural gas infrastructure at beginning of hurricane season

With hurricane season underway through the end of November, Stephanie Benson with Columbia Natural Gas of Virginia notes it’s important to make sure your natural gas infrastructure and appliances are protected.

Charlottesville City Hall facade
Charlottesville City
4 months ago
City Council considers appropriating $12-million-plus ’25 surplus money

City Council tonight considers appropriation of about half of last year’s approximately $25-million budget surplus.

Charlottesville City
4 months ago
City Council public hearing tonight on increasing water, wastewater, and natural gas rates

City Council tonight has a public hearing considering increases in the water, wastewater, and natural gas utility rates.

Slate Hill wildfire
Albemarle County
4 months ago
Virginia Spring Wildfire Season saw more incidents in 2025 burning much less acreage than 2024

The Virginia Department of Forestry reports suppressing 437 wildfires during the spring fire season February 15 through April 30 this year that burned more than 8100 acres and destroyed 66 structures, including 22 homes. 

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