Jackson Hephner

Jackson Hephner is a staff writer at Cville Right Now. Reach him by email at jhephner@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com.

Education
4 hours ago
UVA researchers discuss the cause of gun violence among youth

The report highlights mental health issues and social media, among others, as key factors in rates of gun violence among youth.

Albemarle School Board and Board of Supervisors meet to discuss plans for a fourth high school on Dec. 3.
Albemarle County
2 days ago
Albemarle supervisors push back on plan for fourth high school

The two boards met to discuss adding the $230 million project to the upcoming budget, but the BOS expressed concerns.

grand illumination
Holiday Guide
3 days ago
Cville Right Now Holiday Guide 2025

Looking for ways to celebrate the Holiday season locally? Here’s a list of events happening all season long around Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties.

Business
1 week ago
‘A whole week event’: Local business owners say Black Friday has changed

Local retail owners in Charlottesville say Black Friday has become much more spread out since the COVID-19 Pandemic

Albemarle Police SUV
Albemarle County
1 week ago
ACPD release name of deceased in Monday’s crash

31-year-old Cole R. Peale-Grody of Charlottesville was pronounced dead on the scene of the crash on Monday.

Volunteers helps unload bins of socks at The Haven.
Local Nonprofits
1 week ago
UVA Health donates 42,311 pairs of socks to local nonprofits

The Medical Center participated in the annual “Socktober” event, nearly tripling its total donations from last year.

UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn
UVA
2 weeks ago
UVA’s Presidential search committee provides update

The university’s Special Committee on the Nomination of a President provided the update to the Faculty Senate on Friday.

Slide from the Sage Smith Presser 11/20
Crime
2 weeks ago
CPD finds person of interest in Dashad “Sage” Smith case

Police Chief Michael Kochis revealed CPD had found and interviewed Erik McFadden, the last person with known contact to Smith, last month.

blue police lights
Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Greene SRO fired for “unprofessional behavior” at WMHS

Eli Hounsel was relieved of his duties on Monday after an internal investigation by the Greene County Sheriff’s Department.

Local Nonprofits
2 weeks ago
Local Boys & Girls Club teens launch project to combat food insecurity

The six clubs in the regions are hosting food drives, bake sales and fundraisers to support local food pantries.

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