CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Media Group announces long-time journalist Mike Barber as CvilleRightNow.com’s new Editor-in Chief, its fastest-growing digital news platform serving the Charlottesville community. Barber is a seasoned journalist with a deep background in local news. As editor-in-chief, he will lead the editorial direction of Cville Right Now, overseeing a talented newsroom dedicated to covering the stories that impact Charlottesville and the surrounding region.

“I am beyond excited to continue my career in local journalism by taking over as editor-in-chief at Cville Right Now,” said Barber. “I can’t wait to get rolling with our very talented team covering the stories and tackling the issues that matter most to this community, as we make the website the premier destination for Charlottesville news. Thank you to Garrett Klingel, Paul McDaniel, and Katie Wheeless for this opportunity.”

“Mike’s long track record in local journalism will be a huge asset to Cville Right Now,” said Garrett Klingel, President of Charlottesville Media Group. “We’ve seen remarkable growth in just over a year since launching, and we’re excited to expand our reach even further with Mike leading the charge.”

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