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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.

Charlottesville City
3 months ago
12th St. shooting suspect surrenders to CPD

Kenyatta Rashad Anthony, 49, faces charges of attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a violent convicted felon in connection to a June 4 incident. 

Sherman Lerone Carter, (left) Jarod Cortez Carter
Charlottesville City
3 months ago
One shooting suspect surrenders, second remains at large

Sherman Lerone Carter, 40, turned himself into police without incident, the department announced. Jarod Cortez Carter, 37, is still being sought.

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Politics
3 months ago
As 5th District GOP race heats up, Melanie Lucero calls incumbent John McGuire ‘a huge disappointment’

The Marine turned real estate agent and developer also dubbed McGuire “a puppet,” “a placeholder,” and “irrelevant.”

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Virginia Assembly
3 months ago
ICE actions in Ruckersville concern local legislators

Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Katrina Callsen both express concerns over recent ICE enforcement actions.

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Albemarle County
3 months ago
Hollymead principal remains on paid leave

McCauley was placed on administrative leave, a paid status, in June according to division spokesperson Jason Grant.

Surrounding Counties
3 months ago
58-year-old Bumpass man dies in apparent Fourth of July drowning

David Rush Figuly was “found face down in a pool” and unresponsive at approximately 8:26 a.m. Saturday in the 2000 block of Diggstown Rd.

Sherman Lerone Carter, (left) Jarod Cortez Carter
Charlottesville City
3 months ago
CPD seeks suspects in Sunday’s 6th St. SE shooting

Jarod Cortez Carter and Sherman Lerone Carter are being sought in connection with the incident. No one was injured in the incident, but multiple vehicles and an unoccupied house were struck by bullets.

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Surrounding Counties
3 months ago
Louisa, Gordonsville won’t hold Fourth of July parades due to heat

The towns still plan to go forward with its fireworks displays.

Free Bridge Encampment June 2026
Charlottesville City
3 months ago
Homeless face threat from extreme heat

The National Weather Service is calling for “dangerous, record-breaking heat,” with local temperatures reaching as high as 104.

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Business
3 months ago
Charlottesville turns out to watch U.S. World Cup victory

America’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina drew fans to local restaurants, bars and theaters.

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