Virginia police officer fired after accused of excessive force in traffic stop of Black Army officer

Officials in Virginia say a police officer accused of using excessive force during a traffic stop of a Black Army officer has been fired hours after the state's governor called for an independent investigation into the incident.

Va. police officers threatened Army lieutenant during traffic stop, lawsuit says

In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.

World War II-era plane pulled from Lake Michigan goes on display

The Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless did not fly in combat because it was used on Lake Michigan as part of an incredible wartime effort to provide pilots carrier-landing training somewhere safe.

Northern Virginia couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary

A milestone weekend for a northern Virginia couple who celebrated 72 years of marriage! Marvin and Betty Quinn married on April 2, 1949.

14-year-old boy held without bail in murder of 8th grader: report

SAD NEWS: The middle school principal said 8th grade student Lucia Bremer "radiated happiness" and "was brave, hardworking and kind to everyone."

Virginia murderer, sex offender to get early release in 15-year-old's strangling

"A BIG MISTAKE": A murderer who strangled a 15-year-old girl in 1988 after claiming he'd had consensual sex with her will walk free next week after 32 years in prison.

‘Take a chance on me’: 20-year-old with autism posts letter on LinkedIn to future employers

A 20-year-old Virginia man with autism posted a letter on LinkedIn asking potential future employers to “take a chance” on him. The letter went viral and landed him a summer scholarship.

Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer

Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.

VCU student from Loudoun Co. dies in off-campus fraternity house

Adam Oakes, 19, of Sterling, died at an off-campus fraternity house at Virginia Commonwealth University on Saturday after what his family has described as a rush event where the teen reportedly drank a large quantity of alcohol.

Virginia could become first southern state to abolish death penalty as bill heads to Northam's desk

State lawmakers gave final approval Monday to a bill that will end capital punishment in Virginia, a dramatic turnaround for a state that has executed more people in its history than any other.

Virginia woman delivers over 400 handmade cards to nursing home residents for Valentine’s Day

It has been nearly one year now since the coronavirus pandemic locked down nursing homes. Residents are often stuck inside their rooms and their loved ones aren’t allowed to visit. That’s why one Fairfax County woman is using handmade cards to spread love and joy to seniors.

Virginia man facing charges for carrying a gun in DC says he forgot the weapon was in his vehicle

A 31-year-old Virginia man says he was lost and asking for directions when he was arrested for showing up at a D.C. inauguration security checkpoint on Friday evening with a gun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.