Johnny Depp Trial: Amber Heard claims Depp sexually abused her with bottle

Amber Heard was back on the stand Thursday morning tearfully testifying about the abuse she said she suffered at the hands of her ex-husband, Johnny Depp.

Johnny Depp Trial Live Updates: Amber Heard expected to testify Wednesday

Amber Heard is expected to take the stand Wednesday in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom in the defamation trial involving her ex-husband Johnny Depp.

James Madison University cancels softball season following player's death

The remainder of the season for the James Madison University softball team was canceled, the school announced Monday, following the death of star player Lauren Bernett.

Johnny Depp Trial: Depp’s cross-examination concludes; Heard has not yet testified

The cross-examination of Johnny Depp concluded Monday after four days on the witness stand in a Fairfax County courtroom as part of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Virginia physician assistant stalks ex-girlfriend for 3 days before murdering, mutilating her husband: Reports

A Virginia physician assistant is accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend for three days before violently murdering her husband in New York and fleeing the state, according to officials and a local report. 

Navy identifies victim killed in aircraft crash in Virginia waters

A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.

Virginia woman digs $110K winning lottery ticket out of trash

It got messy for a Virginia woman who had to dig through the trash to find a winning lottery ticket that was worth $110,000.

7 Virginia children hospitalized after taking prescription pills

Authorities in Virginia on Thursday were still trying to piece together what happened and whether any adults will face criminal charges after seven children took prescription medicine and ended up in the hospital.

Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions

U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.

Journalist killed in overnight shooting in Virginia

Sierra Jenkins, 25, who covered education and schools for The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after the shooting outside Chicho’s Pizza Backstage, according to officials.

Manassas woman wins $10M on scratch off lottery ticket for Valentine's Day

Talk about a great Valentine's Day gift! Maria Chicas received a $10 million winning Virginia Lottery ticket from her husband this holiday.

Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign

The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.

Virginia deputy attorney general resigns after social media posts praising Jan. 6 rioters surface

A deputy Virginia attorney general resigned Thursday, a state official said, after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.

2 officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College

A Virginia State police officer and a campus safety officer were shot and killed Tuesday on campus at Bridgewater College, according to police.