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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.

Large group of lacrosse players and staff pose on a sunny field around a tall trophy, with championship signs reading 'CHAMPS' and 'Allstate ACC Championship' in front of stadium seating.
UVA Sports
2 months ago
UVA lacrosse wins ACC championship, will host Georgetown in NCAAs

The ACC champions will now be the fifth-seed in the NCAA tournament, hosting Georgetown (10-4) on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Smiling man in a dark suit with a white boutonniere, flanked by others in winter coats in a formal group photo.
Politics
2 months ago
Governor orders flags at half-staff in memory of Cerina Fairfax, domestic violence victims

Dr. Cerina Fairfax was shot and killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, in what police have labeled a murder-suicide.

UVA Sports
2 months ago
Could this be Elijah Gertrude’s year?

With Thijs De Ridder, Johann Grunloh, Sam Lewis and Chance Mallory all back, UVA could be looking for a fifth starter.

Education
2 months ago
STAB’s Nori Carter wins Emily Couric Leadership Scholarship

The organization awarded scholarships to students from all 11 of the city and county’s high schools.

National
2 months ago
Gov. Spanberger to welcome King Charles III in Front Royal

The town of Front Royal announced a parade as part of its celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary beginning at 10 a.m. on Main St. 

Nighttime street concert: a bearded man in a denim vest sings into a microphone as a diverse crowd cheers under string lights outside a shop named Oyster House in the background.
Charlottesville City
2 months ago
‘Brave conversations and bold actions’ mark 14th annual Tom Tom Festival

This year’s festival included more than 200 events spread over five days, with 400 artists and speakers featured and over 25,800 attendees.

Politics
2 months ago
What will Gov. Spanberger do with the marijuana market bill?

The General Assembly rejected her amendments and returned the bill to her desk in its original form.

Neon green Wingstop sign with wing logo and OPEN LATE text in window.
Food Scene
2 months ago
New Wingstop in Charlottesville opens Monday

The fast-casual, made-to-order chicken wing restaurant is opening an outpost in the Rio Hill Center shopping center, taking over the location where Skrimp Shack closed last year.

Two athletes celebrate on a podium labeled GOLD, raising oversized pickleball paddles with medals around their necks at the Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships backdrop.
Local Sports
2 months ago
‘Bucket list’ pickleball trip to U.S. Open turns golden for Charlottesville duo

Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith were part of a large contingent of Charlottesville residents who won medals at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla.

blue police lights
Albemarle County
2 months ago
Shooting incident near Lockesley Terrace sends one victim to hospital

Officers responded to a report of shots fired near the 600 block of Lockesley Terrace.

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