Armed man disguised in 'Scream' mask wanted for multiple gas station robberies in Virginia, FBI says
The FBI is searching for a man they say disguised himself with a horror movie mask while robbing several central Virginia gas stations at gunpoint over the last year.
The FBI is searching for a man they say disguised himself with a horror movie mask while robbing several central Virginia gas stations at gunpoint over the last year.
Historic African-American cemetery seeks volunteers for Black History month clean-up initiative
For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
For Black History month, a non-profit is seeking volunteers to help with a weekly clean-up initiative at Historic Evergreen Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, the resting place of many of the city’s African-American leaders of the 19th and 20th centuries.
‘Pressured’ postal worker in Virginia hid undelivered mail in storage unit: reports
A United States postal worker in Virginia hid nearly 5,000 pieces of mail inside a storage unit he rented because he felt too overwhelmed to deliver it on time, reports said Thursday.
A United States postal worker in Virginia hid nearly 5,000 pieces of mail inside a storage unit he rented because he felt too overwhelmed to deliver it on time, reports said Thursday.
Virginia Beach animal shelter removes almost 9 pounds of matted fur from Shih Tzu
An animal shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gave one of its newest residents a much-needed makeover after it came to them with nearly nine pounds of matted fur.
An animal shelter in Virginia Beach, Virginia, gave one of its newest residents a much-needed makeover after it came to them with nearly nine pounds of matted fur.
Thousands of gun-rights activists crowd streets of Richmond
Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
Virginia Democrat says death threats ahead of gun-rights rally will force him into safe house
Del. Lee Carter, a Democrat from Manassas, will spend Monday in a safe house after he said he received death threats ahead of a rally that’s expected to draw crowds of gun activists to Virginia’s capital.
Del. Lee Carter, a Democrat from Manassas, will spend Monday in a safe house after he said he received death threats ahead of a rally that’s expected to draw crowds of gun activists to Virginia’s capital.
Virginia passes Equal Rights Amendment, becoming 38th state to approve landmark resolution
Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in an effort to have it added to the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in an effort to have it added to the U.S. Constitution.
Virginia police: No shooting found at middle school in Henrico County
Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle school but said they did not find any evidence of a shooting.
Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle school but said they did not find any evidence of a shooting.
Gun control standoff heats up in Virginia as 'sanctuaries' grow, big votes loom
A battle over gun control in Virginia with national implications is heating up as the legislature prepares to vote on sweeping new restrictions and localities band together to defy them in growing numbers.
A battle over gun control in Virginia with national implications is heating up as the legislature prepares to vote on sweeping new restrictions and localities band together to defy them in growing numbers.
Virginia's Ralph Northam pushes to remove Robert E. Lee statue from US Capitol
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will push for a bill in the state legislature to replace the state's statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that is displayed in the United States Capitol building.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam will push for a bill in the state legislature to replace the state's statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee that is displayed in the United States Capitol building.
Man hospitalized, charged after father finds him naked from waist down in children’s bedroom, police say
A man visiting family for the holidays was hospitalized and jailed after a father found him partially naked in his children’s bedroom just days after Christmas, authorities say.
A man visiting family for the holidays was hospitalized and jailed after a father found him partially naked in his children’s bedroom just days after Christmas, authorities say.
Man convicted of raping child in RV 'dungeon' receives 5 life sentences
Authorities said that the man would film, produce, direct, and carry out violent rape and sexual abuse of a child.
Authorities said that the man would film, produce, direct, and carry out violent rape and sexual abuse of a child.
Virginia school district to allow students one excused absence to protest
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
One of the largest school districts in the United States has announced that it will allow students one excused absence per school year to participate civic activities such as protests.
States are on front lines of 2020 election-security efforts
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
Local officials once had limited responsibilities on election days. Now they're on the front lines of efforts to defend U.S. elections from an attack by Russia, China or other foreign threats.
Pastors give over $17,000 to pay student meal debts in Virginia
The holidays came early for some Virginia families struggling to pay school lunch debt.
The holidays came early for some Virginia families struggling to pay school lunch debt.
69-car pileup on Interstate 64 sends dozens to hospital near Williamsburg
A viewer sent Fox 5 a photo of the aftermath.
A viewer sent Fox 5 a photo of the aftermath.
Virginia biochemist crowned Miss America
Organizers wanted to make it clear the 99th Miss America competition isn't your grandmother's beauty pageant, and their winner did just that on Thursday.
Organizers wanted to make it clear the 99th Miss America competition isn't your grandmother's beauty pageant, and their winner did just that on Thursday.
Virginia sheriff vows to deputize residents in response to expected gun control legislation from lawmakers
A Virginia sheriff has vowed to deputize residents in his county if the new Democratic-led legislature enacts gun control measures.
A Virginia sheriff has vowed to deputize residents in his county if the new Democratic-led legislature enacts gun control measures.
Quick-thinking teen fights off attacker in Arlington
A 14-year-old Arlington girl fought back when a man attacked her in the street Tuesday night.
A 14-year-old Arlington girl fought back when a man attacked her in the street Tuesday night.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.