Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ House chances
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A narrow ballot victory gives Virginia’s Democratic-led legislature temporary control over congressional maps, setting up legal battles as Republicans challenge a move that could expand Democrats’ advantage in the U.S. House.

Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting US next week to mark America's 250th birthday - See itinerary

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the United States next week to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Buckingham Palace says the four-day trip will take the royal couple to Washington, D.C., New York, and Virginia.

Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard

A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday. 

Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.

WATCH: Dramatic rescue caught on camera as SUV sinks in Virginia Beach

Community members sprang into action Friday, January 16, to rescue a driver trapped inside a sinking SUV behind Bubba’s Seafood Restaurant & Crabhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember

With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.

Raccoon breaks into Virginia liquor store, gets drunk, passes out in bathroom

A WILD NIGHT: It's not often a burglary suspect is found passed out in the bathroom, but that's exactly what happened in Ashland when a very curious raccoon broke into the local ABC Store and helped itself to a variety of booze.

Missing Virginia football coach wanted on child pornography charges

A head football coach who was reported missing in Virginia last week is now wanted by Virginia State Police for child pornography charges. 

Group in Halloween masks tries to break in home, threaten homeowners

A northern Virginia woman is speaking out and in hiding after masked men showed up to her door, making threats and trying to get inside.

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

Virginia woman wins lottery, donates it all to charity: 'I feel blessed'

One local woman is turning her luck into generosity and splitting her big check three ways, gifting thousands to three different charities.

Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents

Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.