Liberty University sues Jerry Falwell Jr. for millions in damages after alleged sex scandal revealed
Liberty University is suing Jerry Falwell Jr. The school is seeking millions in damages after an acrimonious breakup with its former leader last year.
Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer
Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.
Va. police officers threatened Army lieutenant during traffic stop, lawsuit says
In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.
Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary
A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.
Virginia's Supreme Court rules city of Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues
Virginia's highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can take down two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee that became the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.
2 people killed in Virginia Beach shootings that left 8 hospitalized
Police in Virginia Beach are trying to make sense of shootings that left two people dead and eight people hospitalized.
Virginia Beach shootings leave at least 2 dead, 8 wounded on 'very chaotic night': reports
Several people were reportedly in custody, being questioned by police.
Governor Ralph Northam signs historic legislation eliminating death penalty in Virginia
The state with one of the highest execution totals in the nation has put an end to them.
‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers
A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.
Trump supporter charged with assault after blowing on women near Virginia Trump club
A Virginia man is facing an assault charge after an incident in front of President Trump’s Loudoun County golf course.
Beating COVID-19: Senior citizens take swing at virus-shaped piñata after getting vaccinated
Residents at a senior living community took a literal swing at COVID-19 when they beat a pinata, in the shape of the coronavirus, after getting vaccinated.
VCU student from Loudoun Co. dies in off-campus fraternity house
Adam Oakes, 19, of Sterling, died at an off-campus fraternity house at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday after what his family has described as a rush event where the teen reportedly drank a large quantity of alcohol.
Joaquin ‘El Chapo' Guzman’s wife’s booking photo released ahead of virtual court appearance
Emma Coronel Aispuro, who is the wife of Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, was arrested Monday in Virginia on international drug trafficking charges.
Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk
State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.
Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day
It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
Virginia moves closer to ending capital punishment as state House votes to abolish death penalty
Virginia moved another step closer to ending capital punishment on Friday when the state House joined the Senate in voting to abolish the death penalty.
Find out what Amazon’s Arlington HQ2 is expected to look like
Amazon is revealing its designs for its upcoming "HQ2" facility in Arlington on Tuesday.
Self-styled militia members charged with conspiracy over alleged coordination in pro-Trump Capitol riot
Federal authorities said Tuesday that they’ve charged a leader in a paramilitary group with conspiracy and related counts after he and some of the group’s members helped storm the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle
A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.