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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.

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

The Cavaliers will play Jacksonville State on Friday.

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UVA
1 month ago
UVA, Charlottesville set to host NCAA lacrosse Final Four

With the World Cup displacing the NCAA tournament for its anticipated venue, UVA jumped at the chance to host this weekend’s event.

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UVA Sports
1 month ago
UVA will host JMU football in 2028

The all-time series is tied 2-2.

Two firefighters pose in front of a red fire truck, wearing turnout gear and helmets marked Rookie 8.
UVA Sports
1 month ago
Shelby Bavin named Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team captain

In addition to being a student-athlete, Bavin works as a firefighter with the Seminole Volunteer Fire Department.

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Politics
1 month ago
One-on-one with former UVA President Jim Ryan

Ryan talked about what he hopes UVA learned from his forced resignation, what’s next for the school and what’s next for him.

Outdoor KinderCare Learning Centers sign with red logo, mounted on tall black posts.
Crime
1 month ago
Suspect break-in closes daycare facility on Monday

ACPD arrested a 35-year-old woman also suspected of attempting to break into the Church of Incarnation.

UVA
1 month ago
‘Cares For Kids’ Radiothon raises over $66,000 for UVA Health Children’s

The 11th-annual two-day event, a partnership with the Charlottesville Media Group, was held Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing in donations to help support UVA Health Children’s mission.

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UVA Sports
1 month ago
Lars Tiffany out as UVA lacrosse coach

The school announced a ‘leadership change.’ Tiffany revived a floundering program, leading it to national titles in 2019 and 2021.

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Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
ICE: Honduran MS-13 gang member among those arrested in Greene Co. operation

26 people were arrested Thursday in Ruckersville in a joint operation between ICE and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.

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UVA
1 month ago
Former UVA President Jim Ryan: ‘Do the right thing, always’

The former president, who was forced to resign in June under pressure from the federal government, was invited to speak by the UVA graduating class.