15-year-old male charged with shooting 2 students at Newport News high school
A 15-year-old male has been charged with shooting two 17-year-olds at Heritage High School in Newport News, Virginia.
Drone drops bag of drugs into schoolyard instead of prison grounds
Wrong stop. A drone making a "delivery" for prisoners at a jail in Virginia erroneously dropped the package full of contraband in a neighboring schoolyard, according to police.
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Body of missing Virginia woman found in 'steep and rocky area' at Glacier National Park
Jennifer Coleman, a 34-year-old who was reported missing last week at Glacier National Park, has been found dead, officials said.
7 Black men executed in 1951 rape case granted posthumous pardons
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Charlottesville victims remembered on 4-year anniversary of deadly white nationalist rally
On the four-year anniversary of the deadly white nationalist rally held in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017, Sen. Tim Kaine, D. Va., posted a photo to Twitter to remember the victims who lost their lives.
Virginia woman poured rubbing alcohol into family member's eyes while he slept: cops
A Virginia woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly poured rubbing alcohol onto the face and into the eyes of a family member early Tuesday morning.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
Virginia child sexual assault convict killed by inmate in prison
A Virginia businessman serving a 26-year sentence for sex crimes involving children was allegedly killed by another inmate in a Lawrenceville prison.
Man who fatally stabbed Pentagon officer had troubled past
As officials seek clues about what prompted a Georgia man to fatally stab a Pentagon police officer, details of the suspect’s troubled past emerged Wednesday through interviews and court records.
Video: Virginia milk plant explosion prompts hazmat, emergency response
Emergency and hazmat crews were called to the scene of an explosion at a Virginia milk plant early Friday morning.
Mom throws Southwest Airlines-themed birthday party for 6-year-old son
An airplane-loving 6-year-old was delighted by the Southwest Airlines birthday party his mom put together.
Afghans who aided US military to be evacuated to Army base in Virginia
The Biden administration says it will evacuate about 2,500 Afghans who worked for the U.S. government and their families to a military base in Virginia pending approval of their visas.
Charlottesville takes down Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue after Confederate removals
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
Confederate Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson statues in Charlottesville removed
Statues of two of the most notable Confederate generals are no longer standing in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Virginia trio faces more than 80 charges in corpse defilement, murder investigation
An investigation into the grisly discovery of a corpse found on a Spotsylvania County property has led to more than 80 charges.
4 juveniles shot in Norfolk neighborhood; 1 being treated for 'life-threatening injuries'
Norfolk Police are investigating a shooting that left four juveniles with gunshot wounds including one with life-threatening injuries.
Arlington School Board votes to remove police from schools
In a unanimous 5 to 0 vote on Thursday night, the Arlington County Public School Board voted to remove school resource officers from permanent daily positions in schools.
Former Senator John Warner remembered at funeral service in DC
Former Senator John W. Warner of Virginia will be remembered by friends, family and leaders Wednesday at a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral in D.C.