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.

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.

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.

Girl, 8, who opened lemonade stand for St. Jude while battling leukemia is now cancer free

A mother from Virginia can rest easy knowing her 8-year-old daughter triumphed over cancer, all while raising $5,807.15 on her own for St. Jude from a lemonade stand she opened.

No threat found after Gannett Building evacuated in McLean, police say

Fairfax County police are investigating after receiving a report of an armed ex-employee inside the Gannett building in McLean Wednesday morning. The building houses the headquarters of the national newspaper USA Today.

Boxing great Pernell 'Sweet Pea' Whitaker killed after being hit by car

Retired boxer Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker, who held world titles at four weight classes, has been killed after being hit by a car, Virginia Beach police said Monday.

Safe parking program for veterans in West LA
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Good news for some homeless veterans living in their cars, vans and campers. They will now be allowed to park overnight at the VA facilities.

VA accused of conducting secret experiments on dogs
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A recent report states that the Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting secret medical tests on dogs. Now members of congress are asking for an investigation into the charges. MaryAnn Martinez reports.