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Jackson Hephner

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

No Kings protest, October 2025
Local
11 months ago
Thousands gather along Seminole Trail for “No Kings” rally

Organizers estimated close to 10,000 people showed up for the second such protest in Charlottesville.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Aiming to ‘shake things up,’ Jim Dillenbeck running again for Rio District school board seat

Jim Dillenbeck is running against incumbent Leslie Pryor in the Rio District, marking the only contested school board race in the county this year.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Local first responders share their experiences: ‘It sucks you in’

An Albemarle Firefighter, Charlottesville EMT and the Greene County Sheriff all share what it’s like to work as a first responder.

School Board Candidate Forum 10/14
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
Charlottesville’s school board candidates take voter questions at forum

The four candidates, vying for three open spots, answered questions on a variety of issues facing CCS.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Tensions run high at well-attended Albemarle County School Board meeting

Speakers turned out to voice their opinion on Western Albemarle High School allowing a conservative, anti-trans activist to speak to a student club.

Jason Miyares and Jay Jones
Local
11 months ago
Attorney General candidates agree to a debate next week

The debate will mark the first time Republican Jason Miyares and Democrat Jay Jones have shared a stage during the election cycle.

UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
UVA faculty overwhelmingly vote to reject “Compact” from Trump administration

97% of the over 150 faculty members who participated voted in opposition of the compact.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Albemarle Fire Rescue to hold events for Fire Prevention Week

The department will host 15 events and a scavenger hunt from October 4-11 as part of the week, which is sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Energy. This year’s theme focuses on lithium-ion battery safety.

Education
11 months ago
Madison County High School competing for $1 million prize in T-Mobile contest

The Mountaineers are one of 25 finalists in T Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition, which will award the winning school with a $1 million field renovation among other prizes. The school has already won $30,000 as part of the contest.

McGuffey Art Center's 50th Anniversary
Charlottesville City
11 months ago
McGuffey art co-op celebrates 50th anniversary

The McGuffey Art Center opened in October of 1975 in Charlottesville. This past weekend, past and present members gathered to celebrate its history.