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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richmond protesters topple Christopher Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake.
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond was torn down by protesters, set on fire and then thrown into a lake.
Richmond protesters topple Columbus statue, throw it in lake
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Richmond has been torn down by protesters, set on fire and then submerged into a lake.
Virginia man blew off hand making explosives to target ‘hot cheerleaders,’ according to police
A southwest Virginia man who blew off his hand in an apparent explosives accident has been charged in federal court after authorities say they found evidence he was making a bomb and wanted to target “hot cheerleaders” because of his sexual frustrations.
A southwest Virginia man who blew off his hand in an apparent explosives accident has been charged in federal court after authorities say they found evidence he was making a bomb and wanted to target “hot cheerleaders” because of his sexual frustrations.
Virginia investigating hate crime charges after KKK leader attacked protesters, officials say
A Virginia prosecutor says she is investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate against an "admitted" Ku Klux Klan leader who authorities say revved his vehicle's engine and drove through peaceful protesters occupying a Richmond-area roadway.
A Virginia prosecutor says she is investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate against an "admitted" Ku Klux Klan leader who authorities say revved his vehicle's engine and drove through peaceful protesters occupying a Richmond-area roadway.
Virginia Gov Ralph Northam orders removal of iconic Lee statue after George Floyd protests
Virignia's governor says a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be removed “as soon as possible” from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Virignia's governor says a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee will be removed “as soon as possible” from Richmond’s Monument Avenue.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to announce removal of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s prominent Monument Avenue, a senior administration official told The Associated Press.
Virginia family out for ride finds nearly $1 million in road
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
A Virginia family out for a ride to get a change of scenery after being holed up due to the coronavirus found nearly $1 million in two bags lying in the road.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 testing data
Public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
Public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.
Virginia shoplifting suspects wore watermelon disguise: police
A Virginia police department released photos of two larceny suspects who they said pulled off the crime while wearing hollowed-out watermelon rinds with holes cut out for the eyes.
A Virginia police department released photos of two larceny suspects who they said pulled off the crime while wearing hollowed-out watermelon rinds with holes cut out for the eyes.
Oops! U-Haul driver crashes on Beltway ramp
A U-Haul driver created quite a scene Saturday in Fairfax County after crash-landing his truck on a Beltway ramp.
A U-Haul driver created quite a scene Saturday in Fairfax County after crash-landing his truck on a Beltway ramp.
Coronavirus outbreak at Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia sickens at least 7 workers
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
An outbreak of the novel coronavirus at a Maruchan ramen noodle factory in Virginia has sickened several workers, according to local reports.
Changing of the guard ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier altered for social distancing
US Army soldiers demonstrated the slightly altered changing of the guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
US Army soldiers demonstrated the slightly altered changing of the guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
US Army reservist from Virginia falsely accused of starting coronavirus pandemic
The United States Army is debunking a rumor spreading like wildfire on the internet saying a northern Virginia woman is "patient zero" for the coronavirus pandemic. There’s apparently no evidence to support this claim. Even so, in the online world, conspiracy theorists are running with it.
The United States Army is debunking a rumor spreading like wildfire on the internet saying a northern Virginia woman is "patient zero" for the coronavirus pandemic. There’s apparently no evidence to support this claim. Even so, in the online world, conspiracy theorists are running with it.
Rent relief for tenants in Publix-owned shopping centers
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in company-owned shopping centers.
Publix is offering rent relief to businesses operating in company-owned shopping centers.
Virginia governor urges Falwell to rethink welcoming students back to Liberty University
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia's governor asked Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. on Wednesday to reconsider his decision to welcome students back to the Lynchburg campus this week after their spring break.