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Mike Barber

Mike Barber is the editor-in-chief at Cville Right Now. Reach him by email at mbarber@cvillerightnow.com.

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UVA
2 days ago
Former UVA lacrosse coach sues school for breach of contract

Lars Tiffany, who led UVA to national titles in 2019 and 2021, filed the suit Monday in Albemarle County Circuit Court.

Albemarle County
3 days ago
Two dead after reported shooting in Albemarle County

ACPD and Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a report of two individuals suffering from gunshots in the 5000 block of Heritage Hall Road.

Albemarle County
4 days ago
ACPS, Dr. Matthew Haas finalize terms of the superintendent’s resignation

Haas will receive his regular pay and benefits through June 2027.

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Crime
4 days ago
CPD officer, suspect exchange gunfire near Market Street Park

Daquan Hoffman, wanted by Albemarle County Police on a charge of malicious wounding, was spotted near the Downtown Mall.

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Charlottesville City
5 days ago
Artist turns former R.E. Lee statue site into Harriet Tubman tribute

Jake Van Yahres created a likeness of the famed abolitionist out of grass at Market Street Park.

Health & Wellness
6 days ago
Norovirus outbreak suspected on Appalachian Trail

On Monday, a suspected case of norovirus in Shenandoah National Park, at Blackrock Hut, was reported.

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Albemarle County
7 days ago
ACPS appoints acting superintendent; Dr. Matthew Haas’s status remains unclear

Dr. Chandra Hayes, Albemarle County’s current Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, will be the division’s Acting Superintendent.

Gov Abigail Spanberger talks tourism
Politics
1 week ago
Gov. Spanberger, House Dems hash out cannabis market deal

Under the agreement, announced Tuesday by House Democrats, the market would open July 1, 2027 and include a 6% state tax.

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Albemarle County
1 week ago
Woman arrested after Runnel Court stabbing

Davonya Adamson is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and domestic assault and battery. She is being held at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail without bond.

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Politics
2 weeks ago
Big local turnout, overperforming in red areas key for Tom Perriello

At an event to open his campaign headquarters Saturday, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District laid out his path to victory.

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