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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.

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Local
3 weeks ago
CANCELED: Statewide AMBER ALERT issued for abducted Norfolk child

Looking for 2-year old Ziyon Isyiere Suzario Dagner,believed to have been abducted by James Edward Lynch,

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Surrounding Counties
3 weeks ago
Data center revenue helps Louisa County cut personal property tax rate

Instead of a 15% tax rebate for fiscal 2027, supervisors instead approved a 15% personal property tax reduction, from $2.43-per-$100 assessed down to $2.07.

Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Fire guts Hammocks Gap Rd. home

The three occupants of the home were able to escape without injury.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Supreme Court of Virginia upholds injunction halting redistricting vote certification

Tuesday’s ruling upholds the injunction issued by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley and comes three days before the State Board of Elections is to meet Friday to certify the April 21 vote.

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Charlottesville City
4 weeks ago
Old Preston Ave. shooting caught on video

Police are still searching for a 24-year-old suspect.

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Surrounding Counties
4 weeks ago
Louisa Sheriff’s Office investigates death of a child hit by vehicle

The 18-month-old was killed Thursday in the driveway of a Mineral home.

State Senator Ryan McDougle speaks with press after SCOVA hearing
Politics
4 weeks ago
Redistricting hearings begin at state Supreme Court

Republicans argue Democrats didn’t follow the state constitution because early voting had already begun when the General Assembly held a special session.

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Local
4 weeks ago
New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply

Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.

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Local
4 weeks ago
AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week

The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.

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Politics
1 month ago
State Supreme Court to hear first redistricting case Monday

Republicans are challenging the constitutionality of the redistricting amendment Virginia voters passed Tuesday.