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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.

Three people on a campaign stage: a woman with a microphone speaking to a man, while another woman holds a cup, in front of a blue Tom Perrelli for Congress banner.
Virginia Assembly
6 hours ago
Virginia budget proposal includes funds to offset federal healthcare cuts

The budget sent to Gov. Spanberger has $350 million for Medicaid reserve funds, to help Virginians who have seen their premiums go up, and $200 million to replenish the Commonwealth’s health insurance fund.

Sports
16 hours ago
Culpeper native Maliq Brown, UVA center Ugo Onyenso picked in second round of NBA Draft

Vanderbilt’s Tyler Nickel (Harrisonburg) and Virginia Tech’s Tobi Lawal also heard their names called Wednesday.

Virginia Assembly
1 day ago
Virginia GA told to expect Governor’s budget amendments by midnight Friday

The biennial budget deal passed by the GA isn’t a done deal, as legislators are awaiting proposed changes from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Health & Wellness
1 day ago
For area summer camps, water safety a key focus

The death of a 9-year-old boy last week in Henrico County was a reminder of how important water safety is.

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Surrounding Counties
1 day ago
Hardware, James Rivers being searched after kayak washes ashore

Area residents are being asked to reach out to the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency number if they know anyone who might have been kayaking, tubing or floating on either river Tuesday.

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UVA
3 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
4 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
5 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
5 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.

Grass mosaic of a person's silhouette on a small hill, with a plaque reading 'HEROES LIVE ON' at the bottom.
Charlottesville City
6 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.

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