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 lawmakers approve legalization of marijuana and pot shops can open in in 2024
Groups that were opposed to marijuana legalization says that this will lead to more car crashes and will also lead more teenagers to try drugs.
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 woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
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.
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.
Virginia man in 'Camp Auschwitz' shirt at riot arrested, authorities say
A man who was photographed wearing a “Camp Auschwitz” sweatshirt during the U.S. Capitol riot last week was arrested Wednesday in Virginia, authorities said.
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.
Man who blew on two women outside Trump golf course is charged with assault
Video shows Raymond Deskins, 61, breathing on two women at the Trump golf course in Virginia. One of them asks him to get away and is mad because he is not wearing a mask. Deskins was wearing a Trump shirt and an inflatable pool tube.
Woman, three children dead in murder-suicide
Police in Virginia say the woman, 27, killed a 10-year-old and a 3-year-old. A 6-year-old died at the hospital and an 8-year-old escaped.
Trump reverses 'ridiculous' decision to cancel 'Wreaths Across America' at Arlington
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
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.
'Trump Train' takes over Beltway traffic around nation's capital
A "Trump train" of the president's supporters is taking up the middle lane of the Capital Beltway on Sunday afternoon. And many fellow motorists aren't happy.
Body of aspiring hip-hop artist found in trunk of Virginia man's car after crash in Miami: police
Authorities found the body of an aspiring hip-hop artist inside the trunk of a Virginia man's car after he crashed on a Miami highway, police said.
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.
US Park Police officers charged with manslaughter in shooting of Bijan Ghaisar
Nine months after Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano opened a criminal investigation into the 2017 police-involved shooting of Bijan Ghaisar, he announced Thursday that two U.S. Park Police officers have been charged.
Paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia governor, FBI agent says
Members of anti-government paramilitary groups discussed kidnapping Virginia’s governor during a June meeting in Ohio, an FBI agent testified Tuesday.