Despite recent COVID-19 infection, US executes Virginia man for 1992 slayings
The U.S. government has executed a drug trafficker for a series of slayings in Virginia in 1992, despite his recent COVID-19 infection. Corey Johnson received a lethal injection Thursday at the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Hundreds turn out to thank Virginia UPS driver for deliveries, kindness: 'He makes you feel like a friend'
UPS driver Anthony Gaskins was moved to tears after members of a community banded together to thank him for his record number of daily deliveries during the coronavirus crisis.
Man accused of killing mom, dog on Thanksgiving, police say
Police say a Virginia man has been accused of killing his mother and the family dog, who were both found dead on Thanksgiving Day.
US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia
U.S. Marshals found 27 missing children following a rescue operation in Virginia, according to the Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday.
No more victims found during 2nd search in Virginia shopping center blast site
Fire officials have completed another search of the site of a weekend explosion and fire in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and determined there are no additional victims.
Investigation underway after at least 5 injured in fiery explosion at Virginia shopping center
Officials say an investigation is underway into the cause of an explosion and large fire at a shopping center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, that injured several people.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Woman allegedly punches McDonald's employee in the face for forgetting condiments
Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a fast-food worker over missing ketchup.
Virginia Military Institute won't remove Confederate statues or rename buildings
The Virginia Military Institute will not remove Confederate monuments or rename buildings named after Confederate leaders, the school’s superintendent announced this week.
George Floyd hologram to appear at sites of former Confederate statues in week-long tour
The hologram will tour the southern U.S., "replacing sites of racist symbols with one of hope and transformation," organizers said.
Richmond police investigate triple shooting while family hosts socially distant BBQ in carport
Police said the family was eating in the carport, while "doing their best to social distance," when a light-colored vehicle approached the home, stopped and someone pulled out a gun a fired.
After lengthy debate, Bible bill passes in West Virginia House
Delegates passed House Bill 4780 that would allow classes about the Bible to be taught in schools across the state.
Thousands of gun-rights activists crowd streets of Richmond
Thousands of gun-rights activists rallied peacefully at the Virginia Capitol on Monday under a heavy police presence, protesting plans by the state's Democratic leadership to pass gun-control legislation.
Virginia police: No shooting found at middle school in Henrico County
Police in Virginia responded Monday to a report of an active shooter in the area of a Henrico County middle school but said they did not find any evidence of a shooting.
Man hospitalized, charged after father finds him naked from waist down in children’s bedroom, police say
A man visiting family for the holidays was hospitalized and jailed after a father found him partially naked in his children’s bedroom just days after Christmas, authorities say.
Alexandria football coach immortalized in ‘Remember the Titans’ dies at 84
Legendary Alexandria high school football coach Herman Boone - who was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the iconic film “Remember the Titans” – has died at 84.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant sentenced to nearly 4 years in Virginia fentanyl case
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Antonella Barba has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for carrying nearly two pounds of fentanyl in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area.
NASA mathematicians portrayed in ‘Hidden Figures’ to be honored with Congressional Gold Medals
The three African-American women whose stories were shared in the 2016 movie “Hidden Figures” will be awarded Congressional Gold Medals.
Trick-or-treaters over the age of 14 could be charged with misdemeanor in Virginia town
How old is too old to trick-or-treat?