Jerry Falwell Jr. confirms he's resigned from Liberty University
Falwell confirmed his departure on Tuesday, a day after the school said he had submitted, then rescinded his resignation.
Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. resigning, but Falwell says he's not
A senior Liberty University official says Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned from his leadership post at the evangelical Virginia college.
Virginia capital moves forward with Black Lives Matter mural
Officials in Virginia’s capital city have approved a proposal for a 200-foot (61-meter) mural displaying the words “Black Lives Matter” to be painted near the state Capitol building.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
FBI investigating after shots reportedly fired at Air Force helicopter over Northern Virginia
The FBI is investigating after shots were reportedly fired at an Air Force helicopter near Manassas on Monday.
Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Liberty University's Jerry Falwell Jr. taking leave of absence
Liberty University issued a one-sentence statement Friday announcing the decision.
Police: Rape suspect who was freed from jail due to pandemic kills accuser
Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.
Kings Dominion to remain closed for rest of 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, will remain closed for the rest of the year due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Virginia judge imposes injunction barring removal of Robert E. Lee statue
A circuit court judge in Virginia Monday imposed an injunction barring the state from dismantling a 21-foot-high statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond.
Virginia Military Institute won't remove Confederate statues or rename buildings
The Virginia Military Institute will not remove Confederate monuments or rename buildings named after Confederate leaders, the school’s superintendent announced this week.
‘This is my city’: Video captures woman yelling racial slur at George Floyd hologram event
The video, recorded July 28 by Mikhail Smith, shows a White woman yelling at a group of people attending a hologram memorial event in honor of George Floyd in Virginia.
Fairfax County School Board votes to rename Robert E Lee High School after late Congressman John R Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
Virginia becomes first state to adopt 'enforceable' workplace safety standards for COVID-19
Virginia has become the first state in the nation to adopt "enforceable" workplace safety standards for COVID-19.
Virginia GOP congressman Morgan Griffith tests positive for coronavirus
Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., became the latest member of the House of Representatives to test positive for coronavirus as his staff announced Tuesday that the lawmaker had been infected and was self-isolating.
Violent felons, including Virginia killer, escape from detention center
Virginia State Police are looking for two violent felons who escaped from a Chesterfield County juvenile detention facility by choking a security staffer.
Richmond removing statue of Confederate JEB Stuart
Work crews in Richmond began taking down an enormous monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart on Tuesday, the third major statue to be cleared away in less than a week, as the Confederacy's former capital rushes to remove symbols of oppression in response to protests against police brutality and racism.
Richmond mayor orders removal of Confederate statues
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of all Confederate statues in the city.
Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme
A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia judge extends injunction barring removal of Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
An injunction blocking Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam from removing a 21-foot-tall statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee has been indefinitely extended, a Richmond judge ruled Thursday.