Mike Barber

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

Charlottesville City
4 months ago
Fleisher, Wade on track for City Council primary wins

Political newcomer Jen Fleisher and incumbent mayor Juandiego Wade appear on track to win the Democratic Primary for Charlottesville City Council.

Charlottesville City
4 months ago
City Council approves bond financing for jail project

By a 3-2 vote, the City Council granted the motion, which still needs approval in Albemarle, Nelson Counties

Education
4 months ago
Albemarle County Schools extend contract of superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas

Albemarle County Public Schools gave Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas a contract extension.

Local
4 months ago
In Charlottesville, and around nation, crowds turned out for ‘No Kings’ rallies

Nearly 7,000 people turned out for Charlottesville’s “No Kings” rally on Saturday afternoon.

Crime
4 months ago
Driver arrested for accelerating into Culpeper ‘No Kings’ demonstrators

A 21-year-old Culpeper man was arrested Saturday and charged with reckless driving.

Local
4 months ago
Sen. Warner hears calls for more action at Charlottesville Town Hall event

Sen. Mark Warner held a town hall event at the Jefferson Theater on Saturday.

Charlottesville City
4 months ago
CPD to up area presence after second straight weekend starts with downtown shooting

Gunshot victim early Saturday morning suffered non-life threatening injuries on Downtown Mall.

Charlottesville City
4 months ago
Know Good Beer Festival postponed due to weather

Saturday’s Know Good Beer Festival at IX Arts Park has been postponed, organizers announced Friday, due to severe weather forecast in the area.

Business
4 months ago
Black Business Expo continues to grow while showcasing local Black-owned businesses

Saturday will be the ninth annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo.

Education
4 months ago
Albemarle School Board votes to give itself substantial pay raise

The Albemarle County School Board voted 5-1 Thursday to increase board members’ salaries by 60%, the first raise for the Board since 2022.