Mike Barber

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

Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Charlottesville Mayor reflects on 2025, looks ahead to challenges in new year

Will current Mayor Juandiego Wade serve another two-year term in that post?

Charlottesville City
1 month ago
CPD: Suspect surrenders after Trailridge Rd. standoff

CPD warned of a high police presence in that area. 

National
1 month ago
Area residents, Virginia Democrats criticize military action in Venezuela

The Trump administration’s decision to use military force to remove Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, without the approval of Congress, drew protests.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
Sam Lewis, No. 21 UVA bounce back with rout of N.C. State

Sam Lewis returned to the starting lineup and responded by scoring 23 points.

Election
1 month ago
5th District Rep. John McGuire praises Trump, says economy is improving

The Republican Congressman touted his and the party’s efforts to address affordability.

Virginia Assembly
1 month ago
Laufer: Delegates to focus on constitutional amendments, redistricting efforts

With an expanded majority in the House and an incoming Democratic governor, the party hopes to revisit bills that were vetoed by Gov. Youngkin in 2025.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
Barber: The top UVA sports stories of 2025

From football’s resurgence, to a new start for men’s basketball and another national championship for the women’s swimming dynasty, these were the biggest sports stories in UVA athletics in 2025.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
Virginia Tech fights past No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime, 95-85

The Hokies won their fourth overtime game already this season.

Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
State police hunt motorcyclist who fled Christmas Day traffic stop

Police attempted to pull over the motorcycle driver on Interstate 81 on Christmas Day for reckless driving.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
The reason behind that empty police car parked off 29 North

Data shows having even an unoccupied police vehicle near key intersections and road stretches can curb speeding and accidents.

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