Anahita Jafary
Multi-Media Journalist
Anahita Jafary joined the NBC29 team on Monday, June 27. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a bachelor's degree in communication and minor in poverty, inequality, and social justice. Prior to that she has also received three associates degrees.
Anahita interned for Revista Metal magazine in Barcelona Spain. In college, she participated in student government, speech and debate, and was on the panhellenic judicial board. She is fluent in English, Farsi, and conversational in Spanish.
On her off-time, she loves trying new restaurants, cooking, and traveling.
A new grant by the PB & J Fund is bringing healthy food to people in need.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors discussed providing developers with incentives to build more affordable housing.
Holiday cheer is spreading here Friday, December 1, as people wait eagerly for the tree at the Ting Pavilion me to light up.
A new device is being tested to help treat bacterial infections in the lungs, such as pneumonia.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) says small businesses across Virginia need federal help getting the resources they need.
Spending money around the holidays feels inevitable, but too much can put you in a tight spot when January comes around.
If you are having issues getting your mail, 7th District Representative Abigail Spanberger wants to hear from you.
A group called the Green Grannies of Charlottesville is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a special project.
Hundreds gathered at Grace Episcopal Church for the annual tradition of the 95th Blessing of the Hounds Service.
Traveling during the holidays can already be a hectic experience, adding someone with dementia to that mix makes even more difficult.
Safe driving is always important, but around the holidays people should be extra careful.
Greene County Public Schools have funding to create much needed upgrades to its buildings.
University of Virginia’s Cavalier Autonomous Racing Team showcased its self-driving car Monday, November 20.
Instead of going to class, some Charlottesville High School students lined up at the House of Cuts Barber Studio Monday, November 20, to get a free haircut.
The family of the Albemarle County woman with Alzheimer’s disease who disappeared while walking her dog says they’ve signed her up for Project Lifesaver.
Emergency crews put out a brush fire that stretched nearly 50 yards Thursday, November 16.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approved interim financing for the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail’s renovation project Wednesday, November 15.
Students at Center 1 put their skills to the test and won first place in a film competition.
Stonewall Harley-Davison held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new dealership Tuesday, November 14.
Parts of Greene County remain under a boil-water advisory Tuesday, November 14, and it may stay in place for days to come.
Monday, November 13 University of Virginia President Jim Ryan released a statement, sharing his sympathy and offering ways to honor the victims of last year’s shooting.
University of Virginia’s South Lawn filled with students and faculty Monday, November 13.
“We’ve transplanted the largest number of kidney patients ever at UVA over the past year,” Dr. Shawn Pelletier said Friday, Nov. 10. “More than 200 recipients.”
Moose’s by the Creek is raising money this weekend for Officer Trevis Wood.
A Charlottesville nonprofit says it is working to expand the use of e-bikes in the city.
Gwen Basham Baber is safe and recovering after disappearing for two days.
Authorities say Gwen Basham Baber has been safely located.
Wednesday, November 8, former prisoner Hamilton Swart filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Director of the Department of Corrections Harold Clarke.
The Police Benevolent Foundation is raising money for a Charlottesville Officer who want injured in the line of duty.
If you or someone you know is looking for a ride to the polls, BRITE Bus has you covered.
Monticello High School hosted a division-wide professional development day.
The special vest can be attached to any CPR dummy in order to imitate a woman’s body. This allows people to learn how to help anyone experiencing cardiac arrest.
A Student Council Association at Orange Elementary School decided its first order of business should be a community-service project.
If you or someone you know is looking for a way to turn ideas into a business, one nonprofit has you covered.
Currently, there is no plan for keeping the federal government running.
The man facing multiple charges in connection with a shooting outside Fashion Square Mall in September is back in court.
Middle school students from Community Lab School are learning about the science of the lift cycle.
Cumbre Coffee and Bakery is in the old barber shop on East Jefferson Street.
The political battle for Virginia’s House and Senate seems to have boiled down to one issue: Abortion.
Staff members with UVA Health are handing out treats to patients and families in the NICU.
Western Albemarle High School is celebrating the spooky season with its Second-Annual Fall Festival.
Lending Tree says Charlottesville ranks eighth in the nation for how quickly car thefts are rising in the metro area.
Hundreds of students at the University of Virginia are protesting the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
The Women’s Committee of Martha Jefferson Hospital will be holding Martha’s Market Saturday, October 28.
Albemarle County Public Schools is featuring locally-grown food in its cafeterias.
The University of Virginia will be holding a Career & Community Fair Wednesday, October 25.
Police Chief Michael Kochis says officers will be enforcing operating hours at Market Street Park when they’re re re-instated this weekend.
Louisa County High School’s automotive tech students have been working all year to fix up a car.
Pro Re Nata says it is one step closer to expanding its brewery to Staunton. A unanimous vote by City Council granted its rezoning request.
