Mike Barber

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

Local
1 month ago
2025: Cville Right Now Year in Review

We’re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories of the past year.

Education
1 month ago
DOJ sues Virginia over in-state tuition for undocumented students

The suit argues that students who do not have citizenship should not be eligible for discounted, in-state tuition while students from other states are not. 

Sports
1 month ago
No. 21 Virginia set to tipoff ACC play at rival Virginia Tech

Elijah Gertrude is the only scholarship Cavalier who has played an ACC conference game.

Crime
1 month ago
Police searching for woman in connection with courthouse vandalism

There was a ‘recent’ act of vandalism at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in downtown Charlottesville. 

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Charlottesville City
1 month ago
Incoming City Councilor Jen Fleisher says transportation, affordable housing remain priorities

Since winning the Democratic primary in June, Fleisher has been working to better understand the inner workings of the city government and its myriad departments.

Election
1 month ago
Gov.-elect Spanberger taps Jessica Looman as next Secretary of Labor

The former Biden administration Department of Labor administrator and Minnesota Department of Commerce Commissioner is the latest appointee to the incoming Governor’s cabinet.

Sports
1 month ago
Virginia hangs on for Gator Bowl victory over Missouri

The Cavaliers beat Missouri 13-7, setting the school record for wins with 11.

UVA Sports
1 month ago
Transfer running backs fueled Virginia, Missouri on their way to the Gator Bowl

Missouri’s Ahmad Hardy is just 68 yards shy of the school’s single-season rushing record; Virginia’s J’Mari Taylor is still deciding if he’ll play in the bowl game.

Albemarle County
1 month ago
Boil water advisory remains in place for northern part of Albemarle County

If two Virginia Department of Health-mandated samples test negative, the advisory could be lifted Friday.

Election
2 months ago
Spanberger appoints Secretaries of Finance, Administration

The Governor-elect announced the appointments of Del. Mark D. Sickles as Secretary of Finance and Traci J. Deshazor as Secretary of Administration.

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