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.
Virginia breweries shame Russian president Vladimir Putin with new beer
Both the recipe and somewhat racy label come from Pravda Brewery, located in Ukraine.
College softball star athlete Lauren Bernett dead at 20
James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday.
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.
Loudoun County volunteer firefighter crowned Miss Virginia USA 2022
A volunteer firefighter with Loudoun County has been crowned Miss Virginia USA 2022.
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.
3 toddlers exposed to THC at Virginia daycare; owner arrested
A daycare owner has been arrested in Stafford after three toddlers were exposed to THC, according to police.
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.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
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.
Virginia parent arrested after threatening school board with armed response over mask mandate
The Luray Police Department has charged Amelia Ruffner King with a violation of the Code of Virginia: Oral Threat While on School Property.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa charged with narcotics possession in Virginia
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa was arrested over the weekend in Virginia after arriving on a flight from Ghana.