×

Mike Barber

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

Split image: woman in a red blazer speaks at a bookstore podium, and a man in a suit with a microphone on a stage.
Politics
2 weeks ago
Redistricting sets up showdown between Tom Perriello, Beth Macy

If the Virginia Supreme Court upholds Tuesday’s redistricting vote, what will it mean for Albemarle County and Charlottesville?

Brick exterior with a large 'Coming Soon' sign advertising Peter Chang's restaurant on a red brick wall.
Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Peter Chang’s returning to Barracks; Shake Shack coming to Stonefield

The former Peter Chang China Grill location at Barracks Road will be replaced by a new Peter Chang restaurant, and where Burger Bach once operated in The Shops at Stonefield, signage is up for a Shake Shack location.

Campaign signs on a grassy roadside urging votes for April 21, some say 'Vote No' and others 'Yes' in bold letters.
Politics
3 weeks ago
Virginia voters pass Democrats’ redistricting amendment

NBC News called the election at 8:44 p.m. CNN followed eight minutes later.

UVA Sports
3 weeks ago
Barber: What does UVA have in QB Beau Pribula?

The Cavaliers featured their running game during Saturday’s spring finale, leaving questions about the team’s likely new starter at quarterback.

Close-up of a tactical vest with multiple pouches and a badge that reads POLICE ICE.
Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
County school students report possible ICE arrest

Albemarle High School students reported witnessing an adult male being forcibly taken out of a vehicle and into custody by masked officers Monday morning near a school bus stop on Rio Road.

Blonde woman in a navy blazer speaks at a Virginia podium with American flags behind her.
Virginia Assembly
3 weeks ago
Spanberger’s rewriting of GA bills creates frustration for legislators

Locally, Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Katrina Callsen said they’d rather see their bills fail than pass them the way the Governor has proposed changing them.

Charlottesville City
3 weeks ago
Common House closure could alter Tom Tom Festival schedule

The venue was set to host a number of events connected to the annual Tom Tom Festival, including the April 25 Prom Prom, a festival-ending dance party.

College football play: a white-jersey runner with number 28 carries the ball while a red-jersey defender dives in for a tackle.
UVA Sports
3 weeks ago
UVA football set for spring game

With new starters expected at quarterback, running back, multiple wide receiver spots and cornerback, there’s plenty to watch for Saturday.

Politics
3 weeks ago
Tom Perriello: Redistricting fight has ‘focused the conversation’ on campaign trail

The former Democratic Congressman is running in the current 5th and proposed 6th District. He said the issues voters care about are the same throughout those areas.

Charlottesville City
3 weeks ago
Shooting leaves two injured on Old Preston Ave.

A man and a woman were shot early Friday morning, suffering non-life threatening injuries, according to CPD.