Mike Barber

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

UVA Sports
2 months ago
Virginia Tech fights past No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime, 95-85

The Hokies won their fourth overtime game already this season.

Surrounding Counties
2 months ago
State police hunt motorcyclist who fled Christmas Day traffic stop

Police attempted to pull over the motorcycle driver on Interstate 81 on Christmas Day for reckless driving.

Albemarle County
2 months ago
The reason behind that empty police car parked off 29 North

Data shows having even an unoccupied police vehicle near key intersections and road stretches can curb speeding and accidents.

Local
2 months ago
2025: Cville Right Now Year in Review

We’re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories of the past year.

Education
2 months ago
DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for undocumented students

The suit argues that students who do not have citizenship should not be eligible for discounted, in-state tuition while students from other states are not. 

Sports
2 months ago
No. 21 Virginia set to tipoff ACC play at rival Virginia Tech

Elijah Gertrude is the only scholarship Cavalier who has played an ACC conference game.

Crime
2 months ago
Police searching for woman in connection with courthouse vandalism

There was a ‘recent’ act of vandalism at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in downtown Charlottesville. 

Jen Fleisher at WINA
Charlottesville City
2 months ago
Incoming City Councilor Jen Fleisher says transportation, affordable housing remain priorities

Since winning the Democratic primary in June, Fleisher has been working to better understand the inner workings of the city government and its myriad departments.

Politics
2 months ago
Gov.-elect Spanberger taps Jessica Looman as next Secretary of Labor

The former Biden administration Department of Labor administrator and Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner is the latest appointee to the incoming Governor’s cabinet.

Sports
2 months ago
Virginia hangs on for Gator Bowl victory over Missouri

The Cavaliers beat Missouri 13-7, setting the school record for wins with 11.

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