Hearse carrying service member killed in Kabul traveling through Northern Virginia today
A hearse carrying a service member who was among the 13 killed during the evacuation of Afghanistan will be traveling through Fairfax County today, police say.
Drone drops bag of drugs into schoolyard instead of prison grounds: Cops
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 to be removed from Richmond Wednesday
A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.
Jill Biden returns to classroom as 1st first lady with paid job outside White House
First lady Jill Biden resumes teaching in-person Tuesday from a classroom at Northern Virginia Community College, where she has worked since 2009.
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.
Virginia zoo announces births of three new cheetah litters
The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the births of three cheetah litters, welcoming a total of 11 new cubs.
Liberty University orders campus-wide quarantine amid COVID-19 spike
Liberty University ordered a campus-wide quarantine amid a COVID-19 spike. The school had previously lifted building masking and distancing requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.