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Jackson Hephner

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

City Council and Board of Supervisors joint meeting
Local
2 weeks ago
City Council, County Supervisors look to increase collaboration

At the joint meeting between the two boards, members from both expressed a further desire to communicate on issues like regional transit and revenue-sharing.

Former Hollymead staff Michael Swiney
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Grand jury adds charges from three more victims to Michael Swiney indictment

Michael Swiney now faces 20 total felony charges. The nine new charges of aggravated sexual assault stem from three new additional victims.

City Council low barrier work session 5/13/26
Local
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville Council, Albemarle Supervisors to meet Tuesday

The two boards will discuss regional transit, homelessness interventions and land use planning in its first joint meeting since 2024.

Director of Bands Jason Hackworth (left) accepts the official invitation to the parade from Deputy Lieutenant for Greater London Steve Summers (right).
Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville High Marching Band accepts invitation to London

The band will be performing in the London New Year’s Parade in 2028, marking its second time performing at the event.

Former Hollymead staff Michael Swiney
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Court of Appeals orders Albemarle judge to explain denial of bond to Swiney

The former Hollymead staffer’s bond request was denied in August, but it could still be granted if Judge Cheryl Higgins cannot provide a sufficient explanation.

Close-up of a person smoking a cigarette, ember glowing as it rests near their lips in low light.
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Online program aims to help local residents quit nicotine

The Quit Nicotine/Smoking Blue Ridge Program began last week on Sept. 23 and will run every Wednesday evening over Zoom through Oct. 28.

Bright Hope Church
Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Louisa County church to receive historical marker

Bright Hope Baptist Church will receive one of 11 new historical markers approved last month.

The observation tower at Foxfield Races.
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Foxfield Racing prepares track for Fall races amid legal battle

As the company makes its final preparations for Sunday’s races, Foxfield Racing is standing behind its procedures and the safety of the track.

Jim Dillenbeck speaks with parents at a community town hall.
Education
3 weeks ago
Dillenbeck: 15 ACPS employees have been placed on leave in last 30 days

Albemarle School Board member Jim Dillenbeck held a community town hall Wednesday, speaking candidly about the division’s issues.

David Hutsell, winner of the 21st Senior Open of Virginia
Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
David Hutsell wins 21st Senior Open of Virginia at Keswick

Hutsell, a PGA member and lead instructor at the Baltimore Country Club, claimed the title by three strokes, finishing 7-under 137 across the two-day tournament.