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.

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.

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.

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.

'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.

Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

World War II veteran's wish granted: casket to be painted like pack of Juicy Fruit

An ailing World War II veteran is having his casket painted to resemble a pack of Juicy Fruit – the gum he’s happily handed out to people in his Virginia community for decades.

Liberty University employees not to talk with or do favors for former president Jerry Falwell Jr.

Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.

Virginia shipyard worker fired for refusing to remove ‘Trump 2020’ hat: report

A Virginia man lost his job with a leading national naval manufacturer after refusing to take off his “Trump 2020” hat at a safety meeting prior to a shift, according to local reports.

Virginia capital moves forward with Black Lives Matter mural

Officials in Virginia’s capital city have approved a proposal for a 200-foot (61-meter) mural displaying the words “Black Lives Matter” to be painted near the state Capitol building.