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.
United States Air Force Band honors fallen service members with powerful tribute
The United States Air Force Band paid tribute to fallen service members with a powerful video.
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.
States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are
As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, 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.
Dad shows off his best ballet moves while dancing with daughter
One dad exhibited beauty and grace while dancing to Tchaikovsky’s famous “Dance of the Little Swans.”
Woman wears sanitized inflatable hippo costume to hug mom living in retirement home
A woman paid her mom a surprise visit at a retirement home wearing a sanitized inflatable hippo costume.
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.
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.
Inn at Little Washington to fill empty seats with 1940s themed mannequins
The Inn at Little Washington, a three-Michelin star restaurant tucked away in the countryside, will recruit life-size mannequins to sit in the unoccupied dining room spaces.
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.
Meet Magnolia: 2020 Gerber baby is first adopted baby chosen for annual campaign
Magnolia captured the judges’ hearts with her “joyful expression, playful smile and warm, engaging gaze.”
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.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in VA coronavirus study
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
Chipotle agrees to record $25 million fine over tainted food
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
Don't do this! Teen rescued after getting stuck in washing machine during game of hide-and-seek
Prince William County Fire and Rescue came to the aid of a teen who got stuck in the washer during a game of hide-and-seek.
Mom's parenting hack has kids do chores to earn 'money' for movie night at home: ‘They loved it’
A mother of three found a way to clean her home while entertaining the kids too.
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.
Jerry Falwell Jr. welcomes 1,100 students back to Liberty University campus amid COVID-19 pandemic
“We think Liberty’s practices will become the model for all colleges to follow in the fall, if Coronavirus is still an issue," Falwell said in a statement.
Police looking for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in Virginia store
Police are searching for teens who allegedly filmed themselves coughing on produce in a Northern Virginia grocery store and posted it to social media.