Lottye Lockhart
Reporter
Charlottesville, Va.
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Lottye joined the NBC 29 news team in July of 2018. She is thrilled to be back where she was raised after graduating from George Mason University with a degree in communication.
Lottye created the public relations team at the George Mason Office of Student Media, and reported on the Women's March and a visit by Alicia Boe of the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." She also served as a White House intern and an actress at the Workhouse Arts Theater in Lorton.
When she isn't talking to people, Lottye loves to work on her bullet journal, play music, and dance.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 9:24 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Wearing a mask outside is now a new normal for millions of people because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, an art project at the University of Virginia Children’s Hospital is using that “new normal” to bring a smile to those passing by.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Money that would typically be used for in-person events are being repurposed to help support those in the LGBTQ+ community during the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 1:13 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Getting cocktail drinks to go is perfectly legal but following advice from police about where you put them in your car can make a big difference.
Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 12:52 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
If you think you might need non-emergency medical attention and are without a primary care physician, the University of Virginia Health System is making it easier to get help with a healthcare hotline.
Updated: May. 14, 2020 at 2:43 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
While normally campers face the challenge of the high ropes course at Triple C Camp, this year the camp itself is facing a brand-new challenge: coping without having campers in person.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With restaurants preparing to open with different restrictions on Friday, May 15, language in Virginia’s Phase One Plan not only limits businesses, but it may also cause some owners not to open at all.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 5:16 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Some restaurants in Virginia are getting ready for more in-person business. On Friday, May 15, Governor Ralph Northam’s restrictions on restaurants will change, allowing some customers to dine in - as long as they are seated outside.
Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 10:23 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Small businesses are now starting to see some funds from the federal government, but the money is not a complete problem solver. One Albemarle County day camp is trying to figure out how to move forward.
Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 2:52 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Champion Brewing in Charlottesville is now making deliveries directly to any front door across the United States.
Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Since the start of the outbreak, health organizations worldwide have been trying to predict the potential impact of COVID-19. Now, some students at the University of Virginia may be able to find a way to better predict the spread of the virus.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With the hit to the economy due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is still at least one market currently doing well: Right now, there is still some good news if you’re looking for a new home.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 11:48 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Special precautions are in place at Creatures Great and Small in Albemarle County in an effort to keep humans, pets, and groomers safe during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 3:11 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With the statewide lockdown still in effect, fewer people are going to work, or out for any daily business. There are a couple of steps you can take to make your car is still working just as well once the lockdown comes to an end.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 5:47 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The University of Virginia Health System is implementing a series of actions designed to mitigate the financial effects of COVID-19 and safeguard its ability to serve the community.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
While theaters are closed worldwide due to the coronavirus pandemic, Live Arts in downtown Charlottesville is insisting the show must go on. The volunteer-based theater plans to stream a festival of “30 Plays in 30 Days”.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Nurses and those on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis are in a high stress environment at work. Now, the University of Virginia Health System has a place where nurses can decompress and stay resilient during the pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 2:03 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
A Charlottesville restaurant is expanding its delivery during the coronavirus pandemic, to keep as many employees as possible on payroll. Monsoon Siam, a Thai restaurant located off of the downtown mall has started free delivery to some neighborhoods.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2020 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The city of Charlottesville is extending the closure of City Hall to the public for at least the next four weeks, and extending the suspension of penalties and interest on local taxes.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 4:28 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With so many people looking to enjoy nature during the COVID-19 shutdown, the James River Association is working to make sure the Chesapeake Bay watershed stays clean.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Statistics show black people are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. To prevent the number of cases from rising, some activists are raising money to get masks to those who need them, through MASK UP.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 4:10 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Students of all kinds are pivoting to online learning and those at the Music Resource Center in Charlottesville aren’t missing a beat, thanks to teachers there.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2020 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The Foothills Child Advocacy Center in Charlottesville is keeping a close eye on the number of child abuse cases during the stay-at-home order in Virginia.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2020 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Martial arts normally rely on daily practice and instruction. With restrictions on gatherings and fear about spreading coronavirus, one Albemarle County taekwondo and hapkido studio is finding ways to punch and kick through this crisis.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2020 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
A professor at the University of Virginia and an emergency room nurse in Charlottesville made up part of a phone call hosted by the Democratic Party of Virginia on Tuesday.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2020 at 9:39 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
New measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in Charlottsville have been announced.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
A woman who has been quilting for nearly 20 years is now using her skills to help provide a layer of protection to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
A Charlottesville company is stepping up to find ways medicine and technology that can be used to save equipment, time, and lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting people mentally as well as physically, according to a UVA professor. He says, without realizing it, a number of people may be suffering from stress injuries.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2020 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
An Albemarle County family is making sure that birthdays, are still getting some recognition during the coronavirus pandemic. Birthdays, anniversaries, or just getting through a hard day are being celebrated by the Cochran family.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2020 at 1:14 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Naborforce, an on-demand caregiver service, normally sends assistance for people who need it for just a few hours. However, they have shut down all in-person visits because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2020 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With the Charlottesville Farmer’s Market closed due to the coronavirus, some vendors are partnering up with the Local Food Hub to continue to sell their goods.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With more and more people working and learning from home, internet usage is up in Charlottesville according to Ting.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2020 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Students at the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing are staying calm and focused during the coronavirus pandemic, thanks in part to virtual therapy dog office hours.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
People living at the Cedar Hill Mobile Home Park in Albemarle County are getting one month rent free, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Mar. 26, 2020 at 11:27 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Some Albemarle County mothers are helping to make sure people out for a walk have something positive to think about.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Free meals are now more accessible for students across Albemarle County during the coronavirus shutdown.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2020 at 6:48 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The Charlottesville School Board aims to celebrate graduating seniors during the COVID-19 shutdown
Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The University of Virginia Health System is preparing for a wider spread of COVID-19 by making sure patients and essential healthcare workers are protected.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Some Nelson County farmers are depending on long time customers to keep their bills paid during the coronavirus outbreak.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 7:21 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Stores in Charlottesville that sell cleaning supplies are trying to keep products on the shelves during the coronavirus outbreak.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Some food service workers in Charlottesville are getting a helping hand with groceries during the coronavirus shutdown impacting restaurants across the globe.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With the announcement that Albemarle County Public Schools will remain closed through at least April 10, workers are making sure students in that community are fed. The school system is offering a lunch to go.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Stella Butler and members of Girl Scout troop #927 have created a "Cookie-Bot" to help with sales this year.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
With parents across the commonwealth trying to help their kids keep up with school during the coronavirus closure, one experienced homeschool parent is offering up some advice.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2020 at 12:42 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Parent-Teacher organizations in Charlottesville have paired up with the PB&J Fund to make sure kids are fed during the school closure due to COVID-19.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2020 at 10:27 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
The University of Virginia’s Kluge-Ruhe museum will be closed until further notice because of concern over the spread of coronavirus.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2020 at 10:08 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Jame's Monroe's Highland closes due to coronavirus concerns.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2020 at 9:46 AM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Tom Tom Summit & Festival is being rescheduled for September 21-27.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2020 at 5:26 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
Monticello High School juniors Christiana Mitchell and Kai Landers are getting ready to go to a six-week musical theater workshop at Carnegie Mellon University.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2020 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Lottye Lockhart
University of Virginia and Virginia High School League will continue as scheduled, amid cancellations of other major events in the U.S. and abroad because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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