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Jackson Hephner

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

Greener Things CBD Dispensary
Business
4 weeks ago
Local CBD, THC retailers see pitfalls with new legislation

The new legislation is set to establish a retail market in 2027, but questions about licensing fees and tight restrictions have some local smoke shop owners concerned

AHS Jazz Band Rehearsal 2025-26
Education
4 weeks ago
AHS Jazz Band to host ‘Swing Into Spring’ benefit concert Sunday

The annual benefit concert will return to The Paramount Theater, with all proceeds going toward the nonprofit, Stepping Stone.

CMS BioBots Showcase
Charlottesville City
4 weeks ago
CMS students showcase ‘BioBots’ at UVA’s Rotunda

Students built and programmed robots based on animal adaptations.

Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year 2026
Local Nonprofits
1 month ago
Local Boys & Girls Clubs host Virginia/DC Youth of the Year

The local clubs hosted the statewide round of the annual leadership competition, in addition to the state area council meeting for this year

John Alexander, Celebration of Tales co-founder, performing
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Storytelling festival coming back to Charlottesville this Saturday

The fourth annual “Celebration of Tales” will return to The Center at Belvedere from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Food drive for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Local Nonprofits
1 month ago
Tandem Friends School running drive for Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

The student-run drive is being held from March 16-30.

Marshall speaking to Jason McAteer
Local Sports
1 month ago
Former Liverpool FC player visits Charlottesville fan club

The Cville Reds won the visit from Jason McAteer for its yearly donations to Loaves & Fishes.

Open house sign
Business
1 month ago
To buy or to rent? In turbulent economy, housing market presents challenges

National trends indicate the gap in monthly costs between renters and homeowners is rising. Here’s what is being done locally to combat that.

Albemarle School Board meeting 3/12
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Albemarle School Board passes new policy governing student clubs

As Western Albemarle’s TPUSA chapter prepares to welcome Erika Kirk in April, the board passed a new policy barring guest speakers during the school day

Formatted mugshot of Nick Clark, arrested Woodbrook Teacher
Crime
1 month ago
‘Behavior of an addict’: Woodbrook teacher appears in court

Nicholas Clark was arrested last week on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography