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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.

Two lacrosse players in white Virginia uniforms face off on a field, helmets on and sticks ready.
UVA Sports
2 days ago
A back-to-the-basics fall has UVA lacrosse eyeing a deep spring run

The Cavaliers host Georgetown on Sunday night in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

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Albemarle County
3 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors continue to back Premier Circle supportive housing project

Phase 2 will include the construction of 60 units of affordable housing, based off average median income in the region.

Declaration at the Dome line
Business
3 days ago
Tourism grants adding over $120,000 to local initiatives

Two of the largest grants locally went to the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau and Culpeper’s Tourism Economic Development.

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Albemarle County
5 days ago
ACPS Teacher Appreciation Week gets a boost from DonorsChoose, Loft

ACPS’s Family Council launched an official partnership in 2023, though teachers used the platform before that. In all, DonorsChoose has helped raise over $500,000 for county schools. 

Cosplay scene with a man in a tan Ghostbusters jumpsuit aiming a proton pack at a bright green monster prop beside a white truck at an outdoor event.
Local Nonprofits
6 days ago
‘Who ya gonna call?’: Virginia Ghostbusters club aims to expand in Charlottesville

The club celebrates the franchise while raising money for charities.

Large group of lacrosse players and staff pose on a sunny field around a tall trophy, with championship signs reading 'CHAMPS' and 'Allstate ACC Championship' in front of stadium seating.
UVA Sports
7 days ago
UVA lacrosse wins ACC championship, will host Georgetown in NCAAs

The ACC champions will now be the fifth-seed in the NCAA tournament, hosting Georgetown (10-4) on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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Politics
1 week ago
Governor orders flags at half-staff in memory of Cerina Fairfax, domestic violence victims

Dr. Cerina Fairfax was shot and killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in what police have labeled a murder-suicide.

UVA Sports
1 week ago
Could this be Elijah Gertrude’s year?

With Thijs De Ridder, Johann Grunloh, Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory all back, UVA could be looking for a fifth starter.

Education
1 week ago
STAB’s Nori Carter wins Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship

The organization awarded scholarships to students from all 11 of the city and county’s high schools.

National
1 week ago
Gov. Spanberger to welcome King Charles III in Front Royal

The town of Front Royal announced a parade as part of its celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary beginning at 10 a.m. on Main St. 

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