Virginia General Assembly begins 2024 session with Democrats in control of legislature
The 2024 legislative session kicked off in Virginia Wednesday and it’s no longer a house divided with Democrats in control of both chambers of the state legislature.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old still worries, a year later, about other students in the room
A year after she was shot by her 6-year-old student in a Virginia classroom, former teacher Abby Zwerner said she still worries about the other children who saw it happen, and wonders how they’re faring.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
Christmas Eve tragedy: Young bald eagle dies from gunshot wound in Virginia
A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Eve in Virginia as a young bald eagle succumbed to a gunshot wound, causing grief and sparking legal repercussions.
$3.99 vase bought at Goodwill turns out to be worth over $100,000
A woman who bought a vase for $3.99 at a Virginia thrift store recently sold it for $107,000.
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington Cemetery for now
A federal judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order barring removal of a memorial to Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia gets 2 years in prison for child neglect
The mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for felony child neglect, nearly a year after her son used her gun to critically wound the educator.
Virginia students treated after eating gummies from bag with fentanyl residue, sheriff's office says
A group of Virginia elementary school students sought medical attention Tuesday after eating gummy bears from a bag that contained residue that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the county sheriff’s office.
Arlington house explosion: Suspect ID'd as James Yoo believed dead in blast
Arlington officials on Tuesday identified the suspect involved in a massive explosion at a duplex that leveled a home and shook the entire neighborhood Monday night.
Arlington home explodes after hours-long standoff with suspect who had flare gun, firearm: police
Community members in an Arlington neighborhood were told to shelter in place Monday night after police say rounds were fired from a flare gun and a firearm inside of a home before it exploded.
UVA delays release of 2022 campus shooting report to ensure fair trial for suspect
University of Virginia officials said Friday they were further delaying the public release of the findings of an investigation into the events surrounding a 2022 campus shooting that killed three student-athletes and wounded two other students.
Virginia woman wins lottery twice in one week: 'I'm in shock'
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher gets 21 months for marijuana use while owning a gun
The mother of a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in Virginia was sentenced Wednesday to 21 months in prison for using marijuana while owning a firearm, which is illegal under U.S. law.
Firefighter survives massive explosion in Fairfax County
Firefighters in Fairfax County survived an explosion while responding to a utility emergency in Bailey's Crossroads.
Virginia election night: Here are the key races in the House and Senate
The polls have closed in Virginia and with all 140 seats of the State Legislature up for grabs, it’s a key election that has Democrats and Republicans vying for control of the Commonwealth.
Gov. Youngkin criticizes Democratic opponents over abortion rhetoric as polls open in Virginia
Virginia’s Gov. Glenn Youngkin made the rounds Tuesday morning as voters headed to the polls to decide the fate of the state legislature.
US Park Police officer killed by another officer in accidental shooting, Fairfax County police say
A U.S. Park Police officer was killed in what police say was an accidental shooting Sunday.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old can proceed with $40 million lawsuit, judge rules
A teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in Virginia can press forward with her $40 million against a school system over claims of negligence by school administrators, a judge ruled Friday.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.