Mike Barber

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

UVA Sports
4 weeks ago
Barber: A sneak-peek at my preseason All-ACC ballot

The ACC that Ryan Odom will be competing in will be a tougher league than it showed the past two seasons, Virginia’s first-year coach predicted. Is he right?

UVA Sports
1 month ago
Barber: With UVA basketball, Ryan Odom is getting alpha dogs to share the yard

All around the Virginia practice gym Friday, players worked out who believe they can be their team’s primary scorer. Ryan Odom has tasked them with something else, though – becoming an unselfish squad.

Election
1 month ago
John Reid praises Winsome Earle-Sears as ‘a fighter’

But the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor acknowledges he and his running mate disagree on the issue of gay marriage.

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Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
Central Virginia Christian School evacuated for bomb threat

A bomb threat Friday morning forced the evacuation of Central Virginia Christian School in Dillwyn, according to emergency text messages sent to parents at 9:13 a.m.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
ACPD arrests pair in attempted thefts from cars on Crafton Circle

Maquarr I. Chambers and Dyonte L. Trice tried to get away but failed.

Election
1 month ago
Virginia governor’s debate won’t be televised in Charlottesville

Viewers in Charlottesville will only be able to watch the debate, and the WAVY-TV 10’s pre- and post-debate coverage, via the station’s website.

Music Scene
1 month ago
Luke Combs to play UVA’s Scott Stadium on April 4

Country music star Luke Combs will play at UVA’s Scott Stadium, home to the Cavaliers football team, on April 4, 2026.

Election
1 month ago
For lieutenant governor candidates, the debate over debates continues

The nominees for governor and attorney general have scheduled debates, but, so far, Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has not accepted Republican John Reid’s challenge to meet on stage.

Western Albemarle High School
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Turning Point speaker, Spillman’s post expected to draw crowd at school board meeting

Citizens interested in speaking during the public comment portion of Thursday’s School Board meeting must sign up online or by calling the Board office by 2 p.m. that day, or signing up in person at the meeting.

Charlottesville City
1 month ago
CPD responds to shots fired call on Prospect Ave.

Charlottesville Police responded to a report of gunshots on Prospect Ave. on Tuesday night, briefly closing the road. 

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