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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.

Football Malachi Fields
Local Sports
2 months ago
Charlottesville native, former UVA football star Malachi Fields taken in NFL draft

Fields, who spent his final college season at Notre Dame, was taken in the third round of the NFL draft by the New York Giants.

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Charlottesville City
2 months ago
CPD seeks suspect in Old Preston Ave. shooting

Kevin Desjuan Anderson is wanted on two counts of malicious wounding, two counts of a use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.

Protester holding a blue sign that reads "I'M STICKING WITH MY UNION" at a rally, wearing a mask and headband.
Virginia Assembly
2 months ago
Local, state educators urge Spanberger to sign collective bargaining bill

The bill creates a public employee relations board, an impartial body that can hear disputes and render binding arbitration decisions.

Surrounding Counties
2 months ago
Nelson County Sheriffs investigating body found in Arrington

A welfare check at a home in Arrington led to the discovery of a dead body Wednesday, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

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Local Nonprofits
2 months ago
Arc of Piedmont gala raises funds, awareness for people with developmental disabilities

Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.

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Politics
2 months ago
Redistricting sets up showdown between Tom Perriello, Beth Macy

If the Virginia Supreme Court upholds Tuesday’s redistricting vote, what will it mean for Albemarle County and Charlottesville?

Brick exterior with a large 'Coming Soon' sign advertising Peter Chang's restaurant on a red brick wall.
Albemarle County
2 months ago
Peter Chang’s returning to Barracks; Shake Shack coming to Stonefield

The former Peter Chang China Grill location at Barracks Road will be replaced by a new Peter Chang restaurant, and where Burger Bach once operated in The Shops at Stonefield, signage is up for a Shake Shack location.

Campaign signs on a grassy roadside urging votes for April 21, some say 'Vote No' and others 'Yes' in bold letters.
Politics
2 months ago
Virginia voters pass Democrats’ redistricting amendment

NBC News called the election at 8:44 p.m. CNN followed eight minutes later.

UVA Sports
2 months ago
Barber: What does UVA have in QB Beau Pribula?

The Cavaliers featured their running game during Saturday’s spring finale, leaving questions about the team’s likely new starter at quarterback.

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Albemarle County
2 months ago
County school students report possible ICE arrest

Albemarle High School students reported witnessing an adult male being forcibly taken out of a vehicle and into custody by masked officers Monday morning near a school bus stop on Rio Road.

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