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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.

Lawrence Chase, the bicycling friar
National
3 weeks ago
‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.

blue police lights
Crime
3 weeks ago
ACPD responds to shots fired report at Mallside

Police found property damage at one building. No injuries were reported.

Mugshot of a young man with thick curly hair wearing a red hoodie, looking straight at the camera with a neutral expression.
Charlottesville City
3 weeks ago
CPD make arrest in Tonsler Park-area shooting

CPD Chief Michael Kochis said his department had four officers on site at Tonsler on Sunday when the shooting occurred at the Exxon station at 701 Cherry Ave., two blocks away.

Large pile of construction debris, furniture, insulation, and a white mattress in a junkyard/landfill setting.
Virginia Assembly
3 weeks ago
After latest setback, Del. Amy Laufer not giving up on mattress recycling plans

A bill to create a mattress recycling program was vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
4 weeks ago
Virginia House to return for June 18 special session; Senate comes back June 22

The General Assembly needs to pass a budget before July 1 to avoid a shutdown of the Virginia government.

Dog with a plastic cone (Elizabethan collar) around its neck, resting on the floor, showing stitches near the eye and a sad expression.
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
CASPCA says puppy recovering from gunshot wound to the head

The dog is believed to be 7-9 months old and lost her left eye, but is recovering. A staffer at the CASPCA plans to adopt her.

Head-and-shoulders of a man in a suit speaking at a press conference, with microphones in front and a branded Virginia backdrop behind him.
UVA Sports
4 weeks ago
Barber: Amidst all the ‘noise,’ UVA lacrosse turns to Kevin Cassese

The former Duke All-American takes over for Lars Tiffany, who led UVA to a pair of national titles.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
4 weeks ago
One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget

The tax, which would fund public school capital projects, would need to be voted on in each municipality during the November election.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
UVA lacrosse promotes Kevin Cassese to head coach

Cassese joined Lars Tiffany’s staff in 2024 as his offensive coordinator. Now, he replaces him.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
UVA baseball headed to Hattiesburg for NCAA regionals

The Cavaliers will play Jacksonville State on Friday.