Jackson Hephner

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

"Andy Kaufman is Me" screening at VAFF 2025
Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Local filmmaker highlights career and legacy of Andy Kaufman in new film

Director and Virginia Film Festival Advisory Board member Clay Tweel’s new documentary “Andy Kaufman is Me” was screened Thursday at the festival.

Walk to End Alzheimer's Charlottesville 2024
Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Walk to End Alzheimer’s expected to draw highest local attendance

The annual event is expected to draw over 900 participants this Sunday, with all funds raised going toward finding a cure to Alzheimer’s

John Reid speaks to Albemarle voters
Charlottesville City
1 month ago
John Reid visits UVA as he continues to climb in the polls

In a wide-ranging speech and Q&A, Reid talked about his background and motivation for running as he continues to close the gap against Ghazala Hashmi.

2025 Virginia Film Festival Launch Party
Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Virginia Film Festival returns to Charlottesville this week for its 38th year

The festival will feature over 100 films, kicking off with “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” on Wednesday night.

Albemarle County
2 months ago
One year in, Leslie Pryor looks to stay in Rio District’s school board seat

Pryor said she is running for a full term and hopes to “defend, support and protect public education,” especially amidst the increased instability around public education in the last few years.

Bob Beard, school board candidate from the Samuel Miller District.
Albemarle County
2 months ago
Running unopposed, Bob Beard hopes to ask “tough” questions as a member of Albemarle’s school board

The former CBS19 news anchor aims to listen to the community as a member of the school board next year.

No Kings protest, October 2025
Local
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.